Alert archive / Georgia / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 130, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 11, 2021, 5:08 PM EDT for Floyd County, Polk County, Georgia. It was in force for 52 min. 3 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
- Aug 11, 2021, 5:08 PM EDT (21:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 11, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Floyd County, GA, Polk County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 5:16 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Nne Cedartown, GA | DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL IN THE LAKE CREEK COMMUNITY. |
| Aug 11, 5:17 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 N Cedartown, GA | TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COLLEGE DR AND CHEROKEE RD. |
| Aug 11, 5:21 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 N Cedartown, GA | TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS RD AND LEWIS 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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 105 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
- 1000 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -72 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1034 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
845
WUUS52 KFFC 112108
SVRFFC
GAC115-233-112200-
/O.NEW.KFFC.SV.W.0130.210811T2108Z-210811T2200Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
508 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...
Northwestern Polk County in northwestern Georgia...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 508 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cedartown,
moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Cedartown and Lindale.
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 3400 8522 3401 8532 3417 8531 3419 8521
3415 8513
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 196DEG 10KT 3406 8526
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$2 follow-up statements
203
WWUS52 KFFC 112131
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
531 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
GAC233-112139-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0130.000000T0000Z-210811T2200Z/
Polk GA-
531 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN POLK COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened and
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
LAT...LON 3417 8531 3419 8521 3415 8513 3410 8516
3410 8526 3408 8526 3408 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 196DEG 10KT 3412 8524
$$
GAC115-112200-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0130.000000T0000Z-210811T2200Z/
Floyd GA-
531 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL FLOYD COUNTY...
At 529 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cave Spring, or
7 miles north of Cedartown, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lindale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8531 3419 8521 3415 8513 3410 8516
3410 8526 3408 8526 3408 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 196DEG 10KT 3412 8524
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$549
WWUS52 KFFC 112157
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
557 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
GAC115-112207-
/O.EXP.KFFC.SV.W.0130.000000T0000Z-210811T2200Z/
Floyd GA-
557 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL FLOYD COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 600 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3417 8531 3419 8521 3415 8513 3410 8516
3410 8526 3408 8526 3408 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 196DEG 10KT 3419 8522
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 8:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Murray | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 8:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Whitfield | 20 min |
| Aug 11, 1:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walker | 34 min |
| Aug 11, 1:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walker | 33 min |
| Aug 11, 1:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb, Rockdale | 25 min |
| Aug 11, 2:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jackson | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 31 min |
| Aug 11, 2:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb | 28 min |
| Aug 11, 2:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Rockdale | 25 min |
| Aug 11, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gwinnett | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clarke | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattooga | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 3:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 3:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clarke | 25 min |
| Aug 11, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jackson | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Douglas | 23 min |
| Aug 11, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cobb | 38 min |
| Aug 11, 3:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walton | 35 min |
| Aug 11, 3:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Oconee | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 3:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Madison | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Douglas | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 4:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hall | 28 min |
| Aug 11, 4:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Paulding | 25 min |
| Aug 11, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta | 23 min |
| Aug 11, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Oconee | 30 min |
| Aug 11, 4:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Madison | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Paulding | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dawson | 37 min |
| Aug 11, 4:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Coweta | 44 min |
| Aug 11, 4:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Warren | 34 min |
| Aug 11, 4:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Morgan | 31 min |
| Aug 11, 4:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Polk | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pickens | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 5:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bartow | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 5:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bartow, Cherokee, Pickens | 48 min |
| Aug 11, 5:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta | 31 min |
| Aug 11, 5:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkes | 35 min |
| Aug 11, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Taliaferro | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 5:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Troup | 37 min |
| Aug 11, 5:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pickens | 35 min |
| Aug 11, 5:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | White | 34 min |
| Aug 11, 5:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 5:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Troup | 39 min |
| Aug 11, 5:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crisp | 37 min |
| Aug 11, 6:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gilmer | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 6:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattooga, Dade, Walker | 31 min |
| Aug 11, 6:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Fannin, Gilmer | 28 min |
| Aug 11, 6:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 6:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hancock | 27 min |
| Aug 11, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Warren | 30 min |
| Aug 11, 6:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 7:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 30 min |
| Aug 11, 7:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattooga | 33 min |
| Aug 11, 7:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 31 min |
| Aug 11, 7:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Houston | 42 min |
| Aug 11, 7:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee | 38 min |
| Aug 11, 7:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 7:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Houston | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 7:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 31 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.