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Tornado Warning 40, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Oct 10, 2020, 4:27 PM EDT for 4 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 27 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 10, 2020, 4:27 PM EDT (20:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2020, 4:54 PM EDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Chattahoochee County, GA, Marion County, GA, Muscogee County, GA, Stewart County, GA
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1:47 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 113 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 261 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 503 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
405
WFUS52 KFFC 102027
TORFFC
GAC053-197-215-259-102115-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0040.201010T2027Z-201010T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
427 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Marion County in west central Georgia...
Eastern Muscogee County in west central Georgia...
Chattahoochee County in west central Georgia...
North central Stewart County in west central Georgia...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jamestown/south Fort Benning, or near Cusseta,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Cusseta, North Fort Benning, Upatoi, Flat Rock, Christopher,
Midland, Sand Hill, Eelbeck/West Fort Benning, Vista Terrace,
Jamestown/south Fort Benning, Manta and Louvale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
&&
LAT...LON 3216 8480 3222 8497 3222 8493 3224 8491
3225 8492 3226 8489 3231 8496 3258 8488
3258 8470 3256 8469 3256 8467 3252 8469
3253 8465 3253 8462 3249 8457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 200DEG 27KT 3226 8486
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$3 follow-up statements
079
WWUS52 KFFC 102037
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
437 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
GAC259-102046-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-201010T2115Z/
Stewart GA-
437 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL STEWART COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3229 8493 3258 8488 3258 8470 3256 8469
3256 8467 3252 8469 3253 8465 3253 8462
3249 8457 3226 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 200DEG 27KT 3232 8483
$$
GAC053-197-215-102115-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-201010T2115Z/
Marion GA-Muscogee GA-Chattahoochee GA-
437 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MARION...EASTERN MUSCOGEE AND CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTIES...
At 436 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cusseta, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cusseta, North Fort Benning, Upatoi, Flat Rock, Midland, Sand Hill,
Eelbeck/West Fort Benning, Vista Terrace and Jamestown/south Fort
Benning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3229 8493 3258 8488 3258 8470 3256 8469
3256 8467 3252 8469 3253 8465 3253 8462
3249 8457 3226 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 200DEG 27KT 3232 8483
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$170
WWUS52 KFFC 102046
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
446 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
GAC197-102056-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-201010T2115Z/
Marion GA-
446 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened
and moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3238 8475 3239 8488 3258 8488 3258 8475
3251 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 196DEG 31KT 3241 8480
$$
GAC053-215-102115-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-201010T2115Z/
Muscogee GA-Chattahoochee GA-
446 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
MUSCOGEE AND NORTHEASTERN CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTIES...
At 446 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over North Fort Benning, or 7 miles north of Cusseta,
moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
North Fort Benning, Upatoi, Flat Rock, Midland and Eelbeck/West Fort
Benning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3238 8475 3239 8488 3258 8488 3258 8475
3251 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 196DEG 31KT 3241 8480
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$170
WWUS52 KFFC 102054
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
454 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
GAC053-215-102104-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-201010T2115Z/
Muscogee GA-Chattahoochee GA-
454 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN MUSCOGEE AND NORTHEASTERN
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3238 8475 3239 8488 3258 8488 3258 8475
3251 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 200DEG 27KT 3247 8477
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 4:01 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | FFC | Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Fannin, Forsyth and 10 more | 24 hr |
| Oct 10, 4:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris | 31 min |
| Oct 10, 4:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 51 min |
| Oct 10, 4:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jackson | 32 min |
| Oct 10, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walton | 29 min |
| Oct 10, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee | 27 min |
| Oct 10, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Troup | 33 min |
| Oct 10, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Gwinnett, Walton | 32 min |
| Oct 10, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Marion | 28 min |
| Oct 10, 5:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Laurens | 25 min |
| Oct 10, 5:27 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Harris, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Upson | 48 min |
| Oct 10, 5:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll, Heard | 24 min |
| Oct 10, 5:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Carroll, Heard | 37 min |
| Oct 10, 5:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta | 32 min |
| Oct 10, 5:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Webster | 31 min |
| Oct 10, 5:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Talbot | 29 min |
| Oct 10, 5:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris | 37 min |
| Oct 10, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Johnson | 27 min |
| Oct 10, 6:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Fulton | 35 min |
| Oct 10, 6:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 34 min |
| Oct 10, 6:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pike | 29 min |
| Oct 10, 6:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Pike, Spalding | 24 min |
| Oct 10, 6:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington | 36 min |
| Oct 10, 6:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Floyd, Haralson, Polk | 34 min |
| Oct 10, 6:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fulton | 27 min |
| Oct 10, 6:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Hall, Jackson | 48 min |
| Oct 10, 6:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Floyd, Haralson, Polk | 31 min |
| Oct 10, 6:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Lamar, Monroe, Upson | 45 min |
| Oct 10, 6:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Spalding | 26 min |
| Oct 10, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 24 min |
| Oct 10, 6:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Floyd, Polk | 35 min |
| Oct 10, 6:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris | 34 min |
| Oct 10, 7:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Paulding | 28 min |
| Oct 10, 7:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Henry, Spalding | 25 min |
| Oct 10, 7:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Henry | 28 min |
| Oct 10, 7:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Lamar, Monroe | 36 min |
| Oct 10, 7:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon | 34 min |
| Oct 10, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton | 33 min |
| Oct 10, 7:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Henry | 22 min |
| Oct 10, 7:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, DeKalb, Henry | 28 min |
| Oct 10, 7:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Henry | 23 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.