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Tornado Warning 22, NWS Jacksonville, FL

April 24, 2021Atkinson County, Coffee County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this tornado warning at Apr 24, 2021, 8:51 PM EDT for Atkinson County, Coffee County, Georgia. It was in force for 39 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
Apr 24, 2021, 8:51 PM EDT (00:51 UTC)
Expired
Apr 24, 2021, 9:30 PM EDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Atkinson County, GA, Coffee County, GA

The radar

The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:50 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
Apr 24, 9:08 PM EDTTORNADO6 Sw Douglas, GARADAR CONFIRMS A TORNADO DEBRIS BALL SIGNATURE APPROACHING DOUGLAS OVER RURAL COFFEE COUNTY.
Apr 24, 9:19 PM EDTTORNADO5 Sw Douglas, GAREPORTS OF DAMAGE IN BEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK AND THE BAYMEADOWS AREA NEAR DOUGLAS, GA.

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
Apr 24, 8:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 168 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-04-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 64 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 275 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
64 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-157 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
850 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
275 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
358 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.9

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The text

As transmitted.

658 
WFUS52 KJAX 250051
TORJAX
GAC003-069-250130-
/O.NEW.KJAX.TO.W.0022.210425T0051Z-210425T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Coffee County in southeastern Georgia...
  Northwestern Atkinson County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 930 PM EDT.
    
* At 850 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Alapaha, or 9 miles northwest of Willacoochee,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Douglas around 915 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3147 8314 3147 8312 3150 8310 3151 8308
      3156 8306 3158 8306 3164 8273 3137 8265
      3137 8311 3139 8311 3140 8314 3143 8314
      3146 8315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 269DEG 39KT 3143 8317 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NELSON
3 follow-up statements
579 
WWUS52 KJAX 250103
SVSJAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
903 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

GAC003-250112-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210425T0130Z/
Atkinson GA-
903 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ATKINSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
southeastern Georgia.

LAT...LON 3147 8314 3147 8312 3150 8310 3151 8306
      3156 8271 3141 8266 3141 8281 3140 8296
      3142 8296 3142 8314 3144 8314 3146 8315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 264DEG 39KT 3146 8301 

$$

GAC069-250130-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210425T0130Z/
Coffee GA-
903 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
COFFEE COUNTY...
    
At 902 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Willacoochee, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Douglas around 915 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3147 8314 3147 8312 3150 8310 3151 8306
      3156 8271 3141 8266 3141 8281 3140 8296
      3142 8296 3142 8314 3144 8314 3146 8315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 264DEG 39KT 3146 8301 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NELSON
866 
WWUS52 KJAX 250112
SVSJAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
912 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

GAC069-250130-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210425T0130Z/
Coffee GA-
912 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
COFFEE COUNTY...
        
At 912 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Douglas, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southern Coffee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 8306 3156 8271 3141 8266 3141 8281
      3140 8296 3142 8296 3142 8305 3148 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 268DEG 34KT 3146 8291 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NELSON
878 
WWUS52 KJAX 250123
SVSJAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
923 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

GAC069-250130-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210425T0130Z/
Coffee GA-
923 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COFFEE COUNTY...
        
At 923 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Douglas, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
Douglas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3156 8271 3141 8266 3141 8284 3154 8286
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 268DEG 41KT 3146 8276 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

NELSON

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 24, 8:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWayne32 min
Apr 24, 8:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis27 min
Apr 24, 8:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis49 min
Apr 24, 8:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis3 hr
Apr 24, 8:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAtkinson, Coffee42 min
Apr 24, 9:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWayne45 min
Apr 24, 9:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee, Pierce, Ware52 min
Apr 24, 9:16 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee, Pierce, Ware29 min
Apr 24, 9:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson, Coffee42 min
Apr 24, 9:41 PM EDTTornado WarningJAXBacon, Pierce, Ware34 min
Apr 24, 9:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling45 min
Apr 24, 9:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch85 min
Apr 24, 9:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAppling, Brantley, Glynn, Pierce, Wayne48 min
Apr 24, 10:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBacon, Pierce34 min
Apr 24, 10:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXClinch43 min
Apr 24, 10:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson52 min
Apr 24, 10:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBacon, Brantley, Glynn, Pierce, Wayne42 min
Apr 24, 10:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch66 min
Apr 24, 10:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXBrantley, Charlton, Clinch, Pierce, Ware48 min
Apr 24, 11:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXCharlton, Clinch, Echols, Ware55 min
Apr 24, 11:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson44 min
Apr 24, 11:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Glynn63 min
Apr 24, 11:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBacon, Pierce, Wayne56 min
Apr 24, 11:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXBrantley, Charlton, Clinch, Ware50 min
Apr 24, 11:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCamden, Charlton44 min
Apr 24, 11:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Pierce63 min
Apr 25, 12:01 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXBrantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn44 min
Apr 25, 12:07 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXWayne23 min
Apr 25, 12:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXEchols51 min
Apr 25, 12:33 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXCamden, Glynn27 min
Apr 25, 12:36 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXClinch, Echols39 min
Apr 25, 12:52 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCamden, Glynn, Ware38 min
Apr 25, 12:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCharlton62 min
Apr 25, 1:15 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXClinch, Ware23 min
Apr 25, 1:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCamden, Glynn66 min
Apr 25, 1:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCharlton67 min
Apr 25, 2:12 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXCharlton36 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.