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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 10, NWS Atlanta, GA

March 25, 20215 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 25, 2021, 10:37 AM EDT for 5 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 53 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 10:37 AM EDT (14:37 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 11:30 AM EDT
In force
53 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Catoosa County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Dade County, GA, Walker County, GA, Whitfield County, GA

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 25, 11:08 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 W Lyerly, GATREE REPORTED DOWN ON ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF OAK HILL RD/JOSH WARD RD.
Mar 25, 11:15 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 N Trion, GATREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF WELCOME HILL RD AND CHANDLER RD.
Mar 25, 11:25 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse Tidings, GATREE REPORTED DOWN ON HWY 27 AT THE CHATTOOGA/FLOYD COUNTY LINE.
Mar 25, 11:30 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Nw Mill Creek, GATREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LAFAYETTE RD AND MCARTHUR RD.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 397 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1602 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
397 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
647 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

321 
WUUS52 KFFC 251437
SVRFFC
GAC047-055-083-295-313-251530-
/O.NEW.KFFC.SV.W.0010.210325T1437Z-210325T1530Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1037 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Catoosa County in northwestern Georgia...
  Western Whitfield County in northwestern Georgia...
  Walker County in northwestern Georgia...
  Dade County in northwestern Georgia...
  Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 1130 AM EDT.

* At 1036 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Stephensville to near Geraldine, moving east at
  50 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Dalton, Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe,
  Rossville, Chickamauga, Trion, Lookout Mountain, Tunnel Hill,
  Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post, Subligna, Fairview, Villanow,
  Cloudland, Chattanooga  Valley and Hooker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3429 8539
      3429 8546 3498 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1436Z 249DEG 41KT 3492 8560 3433 8604 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
4 follow-up statements
926 
WWUS52 KFFC 251451
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC047-055-083-295-313-251530-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1530Z/
Catoosa GA-Whitfield GA-Walker GA-Dade GA-Chattooga GA-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM EDT
FOR CATOOSA...WESTERN WHITFIELD...WALKER...DADE AND CHATTOOGA
COUNTIES...

At 1050 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cole City to near Skirum, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe,
Rossville, Chickamauga, Trion, Lookout Mountain, Tunnel Hill, Lyerly,
Menlo, Center Post, Subligna, Fairview, Villanow, Cloudland,
Chattanooga  Valley and Hooker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3429 8539
      3429 8546 3498 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1450Z 249DEG 43KT 3494 8553 3434 8592 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
066 
WWUS52 KFFC 251510
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1110 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC083-251520-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1530Z/
Dade GA-
1110 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR DADE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3436 8547
      3463 8553 3467 8549 3499 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1510Z 270DEG 41KT 3495 8528 3435 8567 

$$

GAC047-055-295-313-251530-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1530Z/
Catoosa GA-Whitfield GA-Walker GA-Chattooga GA-
1110 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM EDT
FOR CATOOSA...WESTERN WHITFIELD...WALKER AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES...

At 1110 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Fairview to Little River Canyon Np, moving east at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville,
Chickamauga, Trion, Tunnel Hill, Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post,
Subligna, Blue Spring, Fairview, Linwood, Villanow, Cloudland, Cooper
Heights and James H. Floyd State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Peachtree City.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3436 8547
      3463 8553 3467 8549 3499 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1510Z 270DEG 41KT 3495 8528 3435 8567 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
080 
WWUS52 KFFC 251521
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1121 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC047-055-295-313-251530-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1530Z/
Catoosa GA-Whitfield GA-Walker GA-Chattooga GA-
1121 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM EDT
FOR CATOOSA...WESTERN WHITFIELD...SOUTHEASTERN WALKER AND CHATTOOGA
COUNTIES...

At 1120 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Graysville to New Moon, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Trion,
Tunnel Hill, Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post, Subligna, Blue Spring,
Linwood, Villanow, James H. Floyd State Park, Rock Spring, Naomi,
Suttles Mill, Noble and Wood Station.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Peachtree City.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3436 8547
      3450 8550 3464 8536 3499 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 1520Z 249DEG 41KT 3499 8516 3439 8555 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
169 
WWUS52 KFFC 251528
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1128 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC047-055-295-313-251538-
/O.EXP.KFFC.SV.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1530Z/
Catoosa GA-Whitfield GA-Walker GA-Chattooga GA-
1128 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CATOOSA...WESTERN WHITFIELD...
SOUTHEASTERN WALKER AND CHATTOOGA COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1130 AM
EDT...
            
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Peachtree City.

LAT...LON 3499 8498 3491 8502 3488 8501 3459 8506
      3458 8511 3444 8518 3437 8533 3436 8547
      3450 8550 3464 8536 3499 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 1528Z 249DEG 41KT 3502 8506 3442 8545 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 6:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris14 min
Mar 25, 6:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris37 min
Mar 25, 6:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMeriwether, Pike, Troup37 min
Mar 25, 11:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGordon, Murray, Whitfield41 min
Mar 25, 11:46 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCCatoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, Whitfield10 hr
Mar 25, 12:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCFannin, Gilmer, Murray30 min
Mar 25, 12:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCFloyd, Polk28 min
Mar 25, 12:17 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDade31 hr
Mar 25, 12:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCFloyd, Haralson, Polk24 min
Mar 25, 12:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cobb, Floyd, Paulding, Polk49 min
Mar 25, 1:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCherokee, Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton26 min
Mar 25, 1:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTowns, Union36 min
Mar 25, 1:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBarrow, Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and 2 more45 min
Mar 25, 2:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Polk42 min
Mar 25, 2:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBanks, Hall47 min
Mar 25, 2:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCatoosa43 hr
Mar 25, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow, Polk27 min
Mar 25, 2:50 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBanks, Jackson, Madison11 min
Mar 25, 3:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Paulding, Polk38 min
Mar 25, 3:28 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCBartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Polk13 hr
Mar 25, 3:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCherokee, Forsyth37 min
Mar 25, 4:18 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedFFCFloyd, Polk57 min
Mar 25, 4:49 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCChattooga35 hr
Mar 25, 4:59 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBartow, Floyd46 min
Mar 25, 5:34 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCFannin, Gilmer, Murray, Towns, Union, Whitfield10 hr
Mar 25, 5:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Pickens38 min
Mar 25, 6:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWhitfield34 min
Mar 25, 7:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow35 min
Mar 25, 7:37 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCWhitfield4 days
Mar 25, 7:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Fulton, Paulding45 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Georgia, 2021Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.