Tornado Warning 8, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Jan 1, 2021, 3:39 PM EST (20:39 UTC)

Expired

Jan 1, 2021, 4:01 PM EST

In force

22 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Baldwin County, GA, Hancock County, GA, Putnam County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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675 
WFUS52 KFFC 012039
TORFFC
GAC009-141-237-012115-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0008.210101T2039Z-210101T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
339 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Baldwin County in central Georgia...
  Southeastern Putnam County in central Georgia...
  West central Hancock County in east central Georgia...

* Until 415 PM EST.
    
* At 339 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Meriwether, or 10 miles south of Eatonton, moving
  northeast at 30 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...
  Meriwether, Plant Harlee Branch and Oconee Springs Park. 

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. 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 3312 8341 3324 8340 3332 8316 3330 8306
      3321 8311
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 237DEG 27KT 3317 8337 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

130 
WWUS52 KFFC 012101
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
401 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

GAC009-141-237-012110-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210101T2115Z/
Baldwin GA-Putnam GA-Hancock GA-
401 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN...SOUTHEASTERN PUTNAM
AND WEST CENTRAL HANCOCK COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EST for central and
east central Georgia.

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

LAT...LON 3312 8341 3324 8340 3332 8316 3330 8306
      3321 8311
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 237DEG 27KT 3326 8321 

$$

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