Tornado Warning 10, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Mar 25, 2021, 2:50 PM EDT (18:50 UTC)

Expired

Mar 25, 2021, 3:01 PM EDT

In force

11 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Banks County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Madison County, GA

The Greer radar (KGSP), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 251850
TORFFC
GAC011-157-195-251915-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0010.210325T1850Z-210325T1915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
250 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Banks County in northeastern Georgia...
  Northeastern Jackson County in northeastern Georgia...
  Northwestern Madison County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.
    
* At 250 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Commerce, moving east at 50 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...
  Commerce, Maysville, Nicholson, Ila, Pocataligo, Apple Valley and
  Banks Crossing.

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 3427 8334 3424 8334 3426 8330 3424 8324
      3425 8324 3425 8320 3424 8317 3427 8311
      3426 8312 3422 8308 3421 8309 3419 8310
      3411 8349 3426 8355 3432 8339
TIME...MOT...LOC 1850Z 250DEG 45KT 3422 8338 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

851 
WWUS52 KFFC 251853
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
253 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC011-157-195-251915-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1915Z/
Banks GA-Jackson GA-Madison GA-
253 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BANKS...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHWESTERN MADISON
COUNTIES...
    
At 252 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pocataligo, or 7
miles east of Commerce, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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...
Commerce, Maysville, Nicholson, Ila, Pocataligo, Apple Valley and
Banks Crossing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3427 8334 3424 8334 3426 8330 3424 8324
      3425 8324 3425 8320 3424 8317 3427 8311
      3426 8312 3422 8308 3421 8309 3419 8310
      3411 8349 3426 8355 3432 8339
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 250DEG 45KT 3423 8334 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

664 
WWUS52 KFFC 251901
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
301 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

GAC011-157-195-251911-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210325T1915Z/
Banks GA-Jackson GA-Madison GA-
301 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BANKS...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON
AND NORTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3427 8334 3424 8334 3426 8330 3424 8324
      3425 8324 3425 8320 3424 8317 3427 8311
      3426 8312 3422 8308 3421 8309 3419 8310
      3411 8349 3426 8355 3432 8339
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 250DEG 45KT 3427 8321 

$$

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