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Tornado Warning 12, NWS Atlanta, GA

March 25, 2021Bartow County, Floyd County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 4:59 PM EDT for Bartow County, Floyd County, Georgia. It was in force for 46 min. 2 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, 4:59 PM EDT (20:59 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 5:45 PM EDT
In force
46 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Bartow County, GA, Floyd County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:58 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, 5:02 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse Lindale, GATREE AND POWERLINES REPORTED DOWN AT THE 400 BLOCK OF REECEBURG RD.
Mar 25, 5:08 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 E Rome, GATREE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOME ON LITTLE JOHN CIRCLE NE.

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

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 25, 12:26 PM EDTTornado Watch PDSSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 106 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°0°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.

575 
WFUS52 KFFC 252059
TORFFC
GAC015-115-252145-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0012.210325T2059Z-210325T2145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...
  Bartow County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 545 PM EDT.
    
* At 459 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Lindale, or near Rome, moving east at 40 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...
  Rome, Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White,
  Kingston, Cassville, Lindale, Red Top Mountain State Park, Folsom,
  Pine Log and Funkhouser.

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 3428 8517 3440 8491 3440 8473 3441 8473
      3441 8465 3436 8465 3435 8464 3435 8465
      3415 8466 3409 8505 3410 8506 3410 8512
      3409 8512 3417 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 247DEG 34KT 3417 8519 

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

$$
3 follow-up statements
420 
WWUS52 KFFC 252116
SVSFFC

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

GAC015-115-252145-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210325T2145Z/
Floyd GA-Bartow GA-
516 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND BARTOW COUNTIES...
    
At 515 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kingston, or 9 miles east of Rome, moving northeast
at 40 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...
Rome, Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White, Kingston,
Cassville, Pine Log, Red Top Mountain State Park, Folsom and
Funkhouser.

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 3430 8510 3438 8490 3440 8473 3441 8473
      3441 8465 3436 8465 3435 8464 3435 8465
      3415 8466 3413 8506 3419 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 247DEG 34KT 3423 8501 

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

$$
973 
WWUS52 KFFC 252127
SVSFFC

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

GAC115-252136-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210325T2145Z/
Floyd GA-
527 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD 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 northwestern
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3433 8494 3441 8465 3436 8465 3435 8464
      3435 8465 3422 8466 3419 8493 3423 8498
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 254DEG 40KT 3426 8484 

$$

GAC015-252145-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210325T2145Z/
Bartow GA-
527 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BARTOW COUNTY...
    
At 526 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cassville, or near Cartersville, moving east at 45
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...
Cartersville, Adairsville, White, Kingston, Cassville, Pine Log and
Funkhouser.

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 3433 8494 3441 8465 3436 8465 3435 8464
      3435 8465 3422 8466 3419 8493 3423 8498
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 254DEG 40KT 3426 8484 

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

$$
716 
WWUS52 KFFC 252138
SVSFFC

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

GAC015-252145-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210325T2145Z/
Bartow GA-
538 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARTOW COUNTY...
    
At 537 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over White, or 10 miles northeast of Cartersville, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Cartersville, White, Pine Log and Funkhouser. 

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 3441 8465 3436 8465 3435 8464 3435 8465
      3422 8466 3424 8480 3429 8483 3437 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 247DEG 34KT 3430 8472 

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

$$

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, 10:37 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCatoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, Whitfield53 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, 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

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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.