Tornado Warning 18, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

May 3, 2021, 10:44 AM EDT (14:44 UTC)

Expired

May 3, 2021, 11:15 AM EDT

In force

31 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

0.75 in

Counties DeKalb County, GA, Fulton County, GA

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WFUS52 KFFC 031444
TORFFC
GAC089-121-031515-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0018.210503T1444Z-210503T1515Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1044 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
  Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...

* Until 1115 AM EDT.
    
* At 1044 AM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located over
  Bankhead, or near Atlanta, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Atlanta, Decatur, Chamblee, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Belvedere
  Park, North Decatur, North Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Midtown,
  Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Druid Hills, Tucker, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont
  Park, Brookhaven, East Lake, Little Five Points, Atlantic Station
  and West End.

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.

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 3379 8452 3389 8429 3383 8422 3375 8424
      3372 8450 3378 8452
TIME...MOT...LOC 1444Z 253DEG 25KT 3376 8445 

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

$$

129 
WWUS52 KFFC 031455
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1055 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

GAC089-121-031515-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210503T1515Z/
DeKalb GA-Fulton GA-
1055 AM EDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DEKALB AND CENTRAL FULTON COUNTIES...
    
At 1054 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Virginia Highland, or over Atlanta, moving east 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...
Atlanta, Decatur, Chamblee, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Belvedere
Park, North Decatur, North Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Druid Hills,
Midtown, Tucker, Virginia Highland, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont Park,
Scottdale, Kirkwood, Brookhaven, East Lake and La Vista.

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 3382 8442 3389 8429 3383 8422 3375 8424
      3374 8438 3377 8440
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 253DEG 25KT 3378 8436 

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

$$

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