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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Atlanta, GA

April 5, 2022Dooly County, Houston County, Pulaski County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 3:32 PM EDT for Dooly County, Houston County, Pulaski County, Georgia. It was in force for 43 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2022, 3:32 PM EDT (19:32 UTC)
Expired
Apr 5, 2022, 4:15 PM EDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Dooly County, GA, Houston County, GA, Pulaski County, GA

The radar

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 5, 12:03 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 146 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 2022-04-05Temperature 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°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 2022-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 146 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
1643 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

583 
WFUS52 KFFC 051932
TORFFC
GAC093-153-235-052015-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0014.220405T1932Z-220405T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
332 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Pulaski County in central Georgia...
  Northeastern Dooly County in central Georgia...
  Southeastern Houston County in central Georgia...

* Until 415 PM EDT.
    
* At 332 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Pinehurst, or 8 miles north of Vienna, moving
  northeast 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...
  Hawkinsville, Unadilla, Pinehurst, Browndale, Ocmulgee Public
  Fishing Area, Hartford, Mock Springs, Pulaski State Prison and
  Klondike.

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 3216 8383 3223 8387 3243 8352 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 243DEG 33KT 3221 8382 

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

$$
4 follow-up statements
949 
WWUS52 KFFC 051940
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
340 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC093-153-235-052015-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Pulaski GA-Dooly GA-Houston GA-
340 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
PULASKI...NORTHEASTERN DOOLY AND SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTIES...
    
At 340 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Unadilla, or 11 miles north of Vienna, 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...
Hawkinsville, Unadilla, Pinehurst, Browndale, Ocmulgee Public Fishing
Area, Hartford, Mock Springs, Pulaski State Prison and Klondike.

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 3218 8374 3227 8380 3243 8352 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 243DEG 33KT 3225 8374 

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

$$
215 
WWUS52 KFFC 051947
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC153-051956-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Houston GA-
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning will remain 
south of the county. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3220 8365 3229 8364 3229 8361 3240 8352
      3239 8350 3240 8350 3239 8348 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 241DEG 38KT 3225 8362 

$$

GAC093-235-052015-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Pulaski GA-Dooly GA-
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
PULASKI AND NORTHEASTERN DOOLY COUNTIES...
    
At 346 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mock Springs, or 8 miles west of Hawkinsville,
moving northeast 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...
Hawkinsville, Browndale, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Hartford, Mock
Springs and Pulaski State Prison.

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 3220 8365 3229 8364 3229 8361 3240 8352
      3239 8350 3240 8350 3239 8348 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 241DEG 38KT 3225 8362 

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

$$
012 
WWUS52 KFFC 051958
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC093-052008-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Dooly GA-
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DOOLY 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 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3225 8347 3233 8354 3240 8352 3239 8350
      3240 8350 3239 8348 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 243DEG 33KT 3230 8350 

$$

GAC235-052015-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Pulaski GA-
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PULASKI COUNTY...
    
At 358 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hawkinsville, 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...
Hawkinsville, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Hartford and Pulaski
State Prison.

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 3225 8347 3233 8354 3240 8352 3239 8350
      3240 8350 3239 8348 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 243DEG 33KT 3230 8350 

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

$$
574 
WWUS52 KFFC 052008
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC235-052018-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Pulaski GA-
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PULASKI COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
415 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3225 8347 3233 8354 3240 8352 3239 8350
      3240 8350 3239 8348 3226 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 243DEG 33KT 3234 8341 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 8:33 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris27 min
Apr 5, 8:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHenry, Spalding24 min
Apr 5, 9:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris27 min
Apr 5, 9:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTroup31 min
Apr 5, 9:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTalbot, Upson36 min
Apr 5, 9:36 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBibb, Crawford, Peach24 min
Apr 5, 9:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMeriwether, Pike37 min
Apr 5, 10:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCLamar, Monroe, Upson30 min
Apr 5, 10:36 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCButts24 min
Apr 5, 11:25 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin, Jones, Putnam35 min
Apr 5, 11:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTaliaferro, Warren, Wilkes27 min
Apr 5, 1:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCChattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Webster53 min
Apr 5, 1:39 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCStewart36 min
Apr 5, 1:58 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCChattahoochee, Marion32 min
Apr 5, 2:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCLamar, Marion, Talbot, Taylor, Upson40 min
Apr 5, 2:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCMacon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Webster49 min
Apr 5, 2:28 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCMarion, Talbot, Taylor32 min
Apr 5, 2:30 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCobb4 hr
Apr 5, 2:44 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCCherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and 1 more3 hr
Apr 5, 2:48 PM EDTFlood WatchFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Chattahoochee, Crawford and 46 more40 hr
Apr 5, 2:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Crawford, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Monroe and 2 more42 min
Apr 5, 2:55 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb21 days
Apr 5, 2:56 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCCrawford, Taylor34 min
Apr 5, 2:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb6 hr
Apr 5, 3:05 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCForsyth, Fulton35 hr
Apr 5, 3:08 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFulton, Gwinnett21 days
Apr 5, 3:08 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCMacon22 min
Apr 5, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBanks, Jackson, Madison33 min
Apr 5, 3:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBleckley, Crisp, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Peach and 4 more47 min
Apr 5, 3:14 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb, Fulton4 hr
Apr 5, 3:15 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCChattahoochee, Muscogee3 hr
Apr 5, 3:20 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFulton21 days
Apr 5, 3:20 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb, Fulton3 hr
Apr 5, 3:23 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBibb, Jones25 min
Apr 5, 3:27 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCHouston, Macon, Peach33 min
Apr 5, 3:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Houston, Jones, Peach, Twiggs and 1 more47 min
Apr 5, 3:31 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFayette, Spalding30 hr
Apr 5, 3:50 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCHouston, Twiggs, Wilkinson25 min
Apr 5, 3:59 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBaldwin, Hancock, Putnam31 min
Apr 5, 4:00 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBleckley, Laurens, Pulaski30 min
Apr 5, 4:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, Telfair and 3 more39 min
Apr 5, 4:13 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedFFCTwiggs, Wilkinson32 min
Apr 5, 4:15 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBleckley, Dodge, Laurens30 min
Apr 5, 4:16 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCForsyth12 hr
Apr 5, 4:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCJohnson, Twiggs, Washington, Wilkinson53 min
Apr 5, 4:23 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCDodge, Telfair, Wilcox27 min
Apr 5, 4:29 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGwinnett63 min
Apr 5, 4:29 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGwinnett7 hr
Apr 5, 4:32 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCLaurens28 min
Apr 5, 4:32 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCHancock, Warren11 min
Apr 5, 4:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCEmanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair and 3 more43 min
Apr 5, 4:54 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCJohnson, Laurens36 min
Apr 5, 4:57 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCEmanuel, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen33 min
Apr 5, 5:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCGlascock, Jefferson, Washington33 min
Apr 5, 5:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCEmanuel, Jefferson, Montgomery, Toombs35 min
Apr 5, 5:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCMontgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wheeler20 min
Apr 5, 5:29 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCEmanuel20 min
Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs34 min
Apr 5, 6:22 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGwinnett, Walton5 hr
Apr 5, 6:50 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCBaldwin, Washington, Wilkinson27 hr
Apr 5, 7:52 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCrawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson3 days

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.