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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 4:50 PM EDT for 6 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 40 min. 12 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 5, 2022, 4:50 PM EDT (20:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2022, 5:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Bryan County, GA, Bulloch County, GA, Effingham County, GA, Evans County, GA, Liberty County, GA, Tattnall County, GA
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 4:51 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Claxton, GA | THE EVANS COUNTY 911 CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON SOUTH GRADY STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Apr 5, 5:17 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | FIRE DEPT REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND WITH DAMAGE. THE COURTHOUSE AND THE COUNTY JAIL WERE DAMAGED. |
| Apr 5, 5:19 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | *** 1 FATAL, 12 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT A TORNADO OF AT LEAST EF-3 INTENSITY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE BRYAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN PEMBROKE AND TRACKED ACROSS NORTHERN BRYAN COUNTY ALONG A PATH OVER 11 MILES LONG. THE TORNADO REACHED MAXIMUM INTENS |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | *** 1 FATAL, 12 INJ *** BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA A REPORT THAT 1 PERSON WAS KILLED DURING A TORNADO IN PEMBROKE. |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | *** 1 FATAL *** BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA A REPORT THAT 1 PERSON WAS KILLED DURING A TORNADO IN PEMBROKE. |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | FIRE DEPT REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND WITH DAMAGE. |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED MULTIPLE HOMES DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS TRAPPED ON BENTON STREET IN PEMBROKE. |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | TORNADO | Pembroke, GA | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED INDIVIDUAL TRAPPED INSIDE A DAMAGED STRUCTURE ON LEDFORD STREET. NO INJURY REPORTED. |
| Apr 5, 5:25 PM EDT | HAIL 2.75 | 3 N Ellabell, GA | DAMAGE REPORTED TO VEHICLES. |
| Apr 5, 5:25 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Nne Lanier, GA | NUMEROUS HOMES DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE OCCUPANTS TRAPPED IN PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION NEAR ELLABELL. |
| Apr 5, 5:29 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Nne Lanier, GA | *** 1 FATAL, 12 INJ *** EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION WITH NUMEROUS INJURIES. ONE FATALITY IN THE HOMESTEAD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE NUMEROUS HOMES WERE DAMAGED. WILMA EDWARDS RD WAS COMPLETELY IMPASSABLE DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES. RE |
| Apr 5, 5:29 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Nne Lanier, GA | NUMEROUS HOMES DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE OCCUPANTS TRAPPED IN PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:15 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 188 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 529 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -41 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 593 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 102 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.3
The text
As transmitted.
874
WFUS52 KCHS 052050
TORCHS
GAC029-031-103-109-179-267-052130-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0003.220405T2050Z-220405T2130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
450 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Bryan County in southeastern Georgia...
Evans County in southeastern Georgia...
Liberty County in southeastern Georgia...
Bulloch County in southeastern Georgia...
Effingham County in southeastern Georgia...
Tattnall County in southeastern Georgia...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 450 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hagan, moving northeast at 50 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.
* Locations impacted include:
Reidsville, Glennville, Claxton, Pembroke, Lanier, Brooklet, Hagan,
Daisy, Bellville, Manassas, Gordonia Altamaha State Park,
Groveland, Blitchton, Nevils and Denmark.
This warning includes I-16 between mile markers 119 and 147.
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.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154 3239 8153
3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143 3221 8141
3213 8141 3209 8139 3197 8176 3198 8180
3201 8183 3195 8189 3193 8188 3190 8198
3206 8219
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 228DEG 42KT 3209 8195
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$3 follow-up statements
100
WWUS52 KCHS 052057
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
457 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
GAC029-031-103-109-179-267-052130-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220405T2130Z/
Bryan GA-Evans GA-Liberty GA-Bulloch GA-Effingham GA-Tattnall GA-
457 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BRYAN...EVANS...LIBERTY...BULLOCH...EFFINGHAM AND TATTNALL
COUNTIES...
At 457 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Daisy, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include:
Claxton, Pembroke, Lanier, Brooklet, Hagan, Daisy, Bellville,
Manassas, Groveland, Blitchton, Nevils, Denmark, Leefield, Bay and
Ellabell.
This warning includes I-16 between mile markers 119 and 147.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154 3239 8153
3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143 3221 8141
3213 8141 3209 8139 3197 8176 3198 8180
3201 8183 3197 8190 3216 8204
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 233DEG 47KT 3215 8182
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$351
WWUS52 KCHS 052102
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
502 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
GAC267-052112-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220405T2130Z/
Tattnall GA-
502 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF TATTNALL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended.
LAT...LON 3218 8192 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154
3239 8153 3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143
3221 8141 3213 8141 3209 8139 3201 8171
3203 8178 3204 8178 3205 8177 3205 8184
3208 8194
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 228DEG 42KT 3219 8177
$$
GAC029-031-103-109-179-052130-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220405T2130Z/
Bryan GA-Evans GA-Liberty GA-Bulloch GA-Effingham GA-
502 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BRYAN...EVANS...LIBERTY...BULLOCH AND EFFINGHAM COUNTIES...
At 502 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Groveland, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include:
Claxton, Pembroke, Lanier, Brooklet, Hagan, Daisy, Groveland,
Blitchton, Nevils, Denmark, Leefield, Bay, Ellabell and Stilson.
This warning includes I-16 between mile markers 122 and 147.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 3218 8192 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154
3239 8153 3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143
3221 8141 3213 8141 3209 8139 3201 8171
3203 8178 3204 8178 3205 8177 3205 8184
3208 8194
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 228DEG 42KT 3219 8177
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$502
WWUS52 KCHS 052117
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
517 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
GAC109-179-052127-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220405T2130Z/
Evans GA-Liberty GA-
517 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF EVANS AND LIBERTY COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended.
LAT...LON 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154 3239 8153
3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143 3221 8141
3213 8141 3209 8139 3207 8168 3209 8169
3210 8173 3216 8178 3219 8179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 282DEG 23KT 3211 8168
$$
GAC029-031-103-052130-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220405T2130Z/
Bryan GA-Bulloch GA-Effingham GA-
517 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BRYAN...BULLOCH AND EFFINGHAM COUNTIES...
At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pembroke, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include:
Pembroke, Lanier, Brooklet, Blitchton, Denmark, Leefield, Bay,
Groveland, Ellabell and Stilson.
This warning includes I-16 between mile markers 126 and 147.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8158 3245 8152 3244 8154 3239 8153
3234 8149 3233 8146 3222 8143 3221 8141
3213 8141 3209 8139 3207 8168 3209 8169
3210 8173 3216 8178 3219 8179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 282DEG 23KT 3211 8168
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Screven | 46 min |
| Apr 5, 3:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | McIntosh | 38 min |
| Apr 5, 4:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall | 55 min |
| Apr 5, 5:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long, McIntosh | 54 min |
| Apr 5, 5:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham | 49 min |
| Apr 5, 5:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Screven, Tattnall | 62 min |
| Apr 5, 6:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long and 2 more | 48 min |
| Apr 5, 6:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Chatham, Effingham | 49 min |
| Apr 5, 6:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh | 31 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.