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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 6, 2022, 3:27 PM EDT for Crisp County, Sumter County, Georgia. It was in force for 33 min. 1 report 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 6, 2022, 3:27 PM EDT (19:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2022, 4:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Crisp County, GA, Sumter County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:31 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 3:37 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Sse Cobb, GA | THE TORNADO MOVED IN FROM LEE COUNTY, JUST SOUTH OF COBB, AND MOVED NORTHEAST TO LAKE BLACKSHEAR. RADAR CONFIRMED BY TDS. |
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 6, 1:32 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 169 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
- 1825 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 485 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 121 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.0
- Supercell composite
- 4.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KFFC 061927
TORFFC
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0026.220406T1927Z-220406T2000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
327 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Sumter County in west central Georgia...
Western Crisp County in central Georgia...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 326 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Chokee, or 14 miles northeast of Leesburg, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Cordele, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Fort Early, Georgia
Veterans Memorial St Pk and Raines.
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 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
3186 8393 3188 8393 3191 8392 3192 8418
3202 8398 3202 8371 3181 8382
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 246DEG 31KT 3191 8404
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$6 follow-up statements
210
WWUS52 KFFC 061932
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
332 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
332 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER AND WESTERN CRISP COUNTIES...
At 332 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cobb, or 11 miles west of Cordele, moving northeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk and Raines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
3186 8393 3188 8393 3191 8392 3192 8413
3202 8398 3202 8371 3181 8382
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 246DEG 31KT 3193 8398
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$421
WWUS52 KFFC 061938
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
338 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
338 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER AND WESTERN CRISP COUNTIES...
At 338 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk, or 8 miles west of Cordele, moving northeast at 35
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...
Cordele, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk and Raines.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
3186 8393 3188 8393 3191 8392 3192 8413
3202 8398 3202 8371 3181 8382
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 246DEG 31KT 3195 8392
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$193
WWUS52 KFFC 061943
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
343 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
343 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER AND WESTERN CRISP COUNTIES...
At 342 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk, or near Cordele, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk and Raines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
3186 8393 3188 8393 3191 8392 3192 8413
3202 8398 3202 8371 3181 8382
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 246DEG 31KT 3197 8387
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$194
WWUS52 KFFC 061946
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
346 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
346 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SUMTER AND WESTERN CRISP COUNTIES...
At 346 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Cordele, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Cobb, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk and
Raines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
3186 8393 3188 8393 3191 8392 3195 8403
3202 8398 3202 8371 3181 8382
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 246DEG 31KT 3199 8383
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$482
WWUS52 KFFC 061954
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
354 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062000-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
354 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SUMTER AND NORTHWESTERN CRISP COUNTIES...
At 354 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richwood, or near
Cordele, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Cobb, Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk and Raines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3186 8382 3187 8391 3191 8392 3195 8400
3202 8396 3202 8371 3190 8377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 246DEG 31KT 3202 8375
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$910
WWUS52 KFFC 062000
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
400 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
GAC081-261-062010-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220406T2000Z/
Sumter GA-Crisp GA-
400 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SUMTER AND NORTHWESTERN CRISP
COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central and
west central Georgia.
LAT...LON 3186 8382 3187 8391 3191 8392 3195 8400
3202 8396 3202 8371 3190 8377
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 246DEG 31KT 3203 8372
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 9:16 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Jones | 15 hr |
| Apr 5, 9:33 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 6 days |
| Apr 5, 10:25 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs | 4 days |
| Apr 5, 11:36 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bartow | 4 hr |
| Apr 6, 2:42 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 6 hr |
| Apr 6, 3:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Spalding | 8 hr |
| Apr 6, 5:21 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Taliaferro, Wilkes | 71 hr |
| Apr 6, 8:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Troup | 11 hr |
| Apr 6, 11:40 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Washington, Wilkinson | 7 days |
| Apr 6, 1:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Taylor | 39 min |
| Apr 6, 1:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Schley, Sumter, Webster | 39 min |
| Apr 6, 2:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford, Peach | 29 min |
| Apr 6, 2:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll | 28 min |
| Apr 6, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Sumter | 24 min |
| Apr 6, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Peach, Twiggs | 44 min |
| Apr 6, 3:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Marion, Schley, Sumter, Webster | 29 min |
| Apr 6, 3:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly, Macon, Schley | 24 min |
| Apr 6, 3:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll, Douglas | 47 min |
| Apr 6, 3:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Sumter | 28 min |
| Apr 6, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkinson | 40 min |
| Apr 6, 3:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 45 min |
| Apr 6, 3:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Peach, Twiggs | 42 min |
| Apr 6, 3:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Washington, Wilkinson | 3 days |
| Apr 6, 3:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Sumter | 47 min |
| Apr 6, 3:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Sumter, Wilcox | 46 min |
| Apr 6, 4:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox | 29 min |
| Apr 6, 4:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Monroe | 52 min |
| Apr 6, 4:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson | 44 min |
| Apr 6, 4:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Washington | 43 min |
| Apr 6, 4:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Hancock | 40 min |
| Apr 6, 4:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Jasper, Jones, Putnam | 38 min |
| Apr 6, 5:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Talbot | 24 min |
| Apr 6, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dade | 23 min |
| Apr 6, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattooga | 34 min |
| Apr 6, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 30 min |
| Apr 6, 6:16 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Butts, Crawford, Houston, Lamar, Monroe and 4 more | 5 hr |
| Apr 6, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Taylor | 52 min |
| Apr 6, 6:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 5 hr |
| Apr 6, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 29 min |
| Apr 6, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa | 34 min |
| Apr 6, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walker | 24 min |
| Apr 6, 6:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Macon, Peach | 52 min |
| Apr 6, 6:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Peach, Twiggs | 28 min |
| Apr 6, 7:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Houston, Macon, Peach | 32 min |
| Apr 6, 7:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattooga, Walker, Whitfield | 28 min |
| Apr 6, 7:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Pulaski, Twiggs | 43 min |
| Apr 6, 7:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Murray, Whitfield | 31 min |
| Apr 6, 7:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Floyd | 29 min |
| Apr 6, 7:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen | 35 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.