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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 29, NWS Jacksonville, FL

April 5, 2022Coffee County, Jeff Davis County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 5, 2022, 4:51 PM EDT for Coffee County, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2022, 4:51 PM EDT (20:51 UTC)
Expired
Apr 5, 2022, 5:30 PM EDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Coffee County, GA, Jeff Davis County, GA

The radar

The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 164 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 12:00Z on 2022-04-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 529 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 12:00Z on 2022-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 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
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

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jacksonville, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 5, 4:00 PM EDT, 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 4:00 PM EDT, 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
400 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...SEVERE STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ALONG AND NORTH OF
I-10...

.NEAR TERM [Through Tonight]...

The sea breeze has developed this afternoon and pushed inland just
west of I-95. Showers and storms have begun developing ahead of
the main squall line and are moving northeast. As these storms
interact with the sea breeze, they could intensify and become
severe. The squall line continues to approach and will enter SE
GA in the next couple hours then push southeast across the area
through the evening, stalling near the I-10 corridor between 10 PM
and midnight. Scattered to numerous severe storms are expected
with the squall line along and north of the I-10 corridor and
isolated severe storms are possible for NE FL south of I-10. The
main severe storm hazard will be damaging winds (50-70 mph gusts),
but a few tornadoes and hail will also be possible. SE GA has the
highest chance of seeing a tornado where CAPE is near 2000 J/kg,
bulk shear is 50-60 kts, and sfc-3 km storm relative helicity is
200-300 m2/s2. A Tornado Watch has been issued for all of SE GA
and the adjacent nearshore Atlantic waters and will remain in
effect through this evening. The squall line will weaken after
sunrise as it approaches the FL/GA border, and severe potential
will decrease late tonight. There is a chance for heavy rainfall
inland and along the I-10 corridor where training storms could
develop as the squall line stalls, but confidence is low due to
expected weakening of the line overnight. Most convection allowing
models (CAMs) show showers and storms tapering off after midnight
then picking up again late Wednesday morning.

Low temperatures tonight will be above average ranging from the
middle 60s in inland SE GA to near 70 in North Central FL.

.SHORT TERM [Wednesday Through Thursday Night]...

We will remain in an unsettled weather pattern Wednesday and
Thursday with severe storms possible both days. An upper level
shortwave will eject out of the Gulf of Mexico and travel across
the forecast area on Wednesday, which will reignite convection
north if I-10 during the late morning hours. Shower and storm
chances will continue through the afternoon and evening, and a
weak sea breeze is expected to develop but remain pinned near the
coast. The severe risk on Wednesday will be slightly less than it
was on Tuesday, but scattered severe storms will still be
possible along and north of I-10 with isolated severe storms
possible south of I-10. Severe storm hazards will be damaging
winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Another upper level shortwave will traverse the area late
Wednesday night into early Thursday morning as a deep longwave
trough shifts over the eastern US. The shortwave will continue
shower and severe storm potential across the area Wednesday night
into Thursday morning. The longwave trough will drive a cold front
southeast towards the area, which will push convection south
across the area and storms are expected to exit to the south
by Thursday afternoon. The area will dry out late Thursday
afternoon and evening, and the cold front is expected to push
south of the area by Thursday night. Drier air will filter in
behind the front.

Temperatures will be warm Wednesday with highs in the 80s area-
wide and lows in the middle and upper 60s. Thursday, highs will
range from the middle 70s in inland SE GA to the lower 80s in
North Central FL, and lows will be cooler in the upper 40s to
middle 50s.

.LONG TERM [Friday Through Tuesday]...

Dry weather is expected through the long term period as we will
remain under the influence of high pressure. Friday and Saturday,
high pressure will build to the west, then shift overhead on
Sunday. High pressure will then shift offshore into the Atlantic
Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will be cooler post-cold front
passage on Friday and Saturday, then gradually warm back up
through the end of the long term period.

&&

.AVIATION...
[Through 18Z Wednesday]

VFR conditions are expected to begin the 18Z TAF period with
showers and thunderstorms expected to move over the terminals
late this afternoon and again this evening with gusty winds,
with low MVFR to IFR ceilings settling in late overnight.

A warm front lifting through the region has shifted winds to
southerly 12-16 knots with gusts up to 24-26 knots with ceilings
now lifting to around 4.0 kft. A very strong squall line of
thunderstorms will approach the TAF sites from the northwest
with some seabreeze thunderstorms kicking off around 19-23Z
over the duval and KSGJ terminals. The squall line will sink
towards KSSI by 22Z-00Z with tempo groups following the lines's
progression towards the NE FLorida TAF sites after 00Z to 06Z.
KSSI may see winds in storms variable 30 knots gusting up to 40
knots with variable winds 20 knots gusting up to 30 knots at the
duval terminals and KGNV. Have VCSH after 06Z with southerly winds
6-10 knots across the terminals. In addition, ceilings will lower
from west to east a the all TAF sites with KGNV lowering down to
IFR ceilings by 07Z, then low end MVFR around 1.5 kft at the
duval county terminals by 08Z-10Z with MVFR levels around 2.5 kft
moving over KSGJ/KSSI by 10Z. Winds increase from the southwest
12-15 knots gusting to 22-26 knots with broken 2.5 ceilings to
and overcast skies around 5.0 kft to end the 18Z period.

&&

.MARINE...

Rounds of showers and storms will be possible late this afternoon
through Thursday, some storms may be strong to severe with
damaging winds. Isolated waterspouts will be possible over the
nearshore GA waters late this afternoon and evening, a Tornado
Watch is in effect through 9 PM. Elevated winds and seas will
continue over the offshore waters through late tonight (Small
Craft Advisory in effect), then decrease slightly on Wednesday.
Elevated winds are expected again Thursday as a cold front pushes
southeast across the waters. High pressure will build to the west
Friday and Saturday, then overhead on Sunday.

Rip Currents: Moderate risk at all area beaches through Wednesday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

A squall line of thunderstorms will cross SE GA this afternoon and
evening then stall near I-10 tonight. Some storms may be strong to
severe, potential hazards include damaging winds, tornadoes, and
hail. Isolated severe storms are also possible south of I-10.
Showers and storms are expected again Wednesday through Wednesday
night, some storms may be strong to severe. A cold front will move
southeast across the area on Thursday, and precipitation chances
will end after the front passes. Elevated transport winds will
result in areas of high daytime dispersions in NE FL on Wednesday
and in SE GA and NE FL on Thursday. Significant fog development not
expected, patchy inland fog possible Wednesday morning.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Widespread rainfall over the next 2-3 days will bring heaviest
amounts of 2-4 inches over inland SE GA and inland NE FL,
especially for the Suwannee Valley/Lower Santa Fe River Basin
which may prolong the flooding already ongoing along the Santa
Fe. Still much uncertainty in amounts and exact placement of the
heavy rainfall but a Flood Watch may be needed for portions of
inland NE FL along the I-10 and I-75 corridors from tonight
through Thursday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...

AMG  66  81  64  75  48 /  90  60  70  30   0
SSI  67  83  67  80  54 /  60  40  70  40  10
JAX  69  85  68  82  53 /  40  50  70  50  10
SGJ  68  85  69  82  56 /  20  50  60  60  10
GNV  69  84  67  81  52 /  20  50  70  60  10
OCF  69  86  68  81  54 /  10  40  70  60  10

&&

.JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GA...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT Wednesday for Waters from
     Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
     Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to
     60 NM-Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20
     to 60 NM.

&&

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Special weather statement, Apr 5, 4:17 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
417 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAZ134>136-052030-
Bacon GA-Appling GA-Wayne GA-
417 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Bacon,
northwestern Wayne and Appling Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Plant Hatch, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Baxley, Surrency and Plant Hatch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3193 8230 3194 8228 3192 8225 3190 8219
      3190 8214 3191 8213 3189 8214 3189 8211
      3186 8212 3182 8204 3182 8202 3157 8229
      3163 8252 3194 8235 3193 8231 3195 8231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 224DEG 33KT 3186 8222

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

CORLESS
Special weather statement, Apr 5, 4:20 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
420 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAZ136-152>154-165-166-052045-
Inland Glynn GA-Inland Camden GA-Coastal Glynn GA-Brantley GA-
Coastal Camden GA-Wayne GA-
420 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Camden,
Glynn, east central Brantley and southeastern Wayne Counties through
445 PM EDT...

At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Everett, or 10 miles northwest
of Dock Junction, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
         could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
         objects.

Locations impacted include...
Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Dock Junction, Country Club Estates,
Waverly, Thalmann, Sea Island, Everett, Jekyll Island and Boys
Estate.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3111 8135 3110 8137 3100 8139 3112 8183
      3149 8164 3147 8161 3145 8163 3143 8161
      3136 8152 3133 8145 3133 8144 3131 8144
      3128 8139 3129 8139 3128 8138 3130 8137
      3130 8134 3131 8134 3129 8132
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 209DEG 43KT 3133 8161

LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 2:44 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX24 hr
Apr 5, 10:55 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningJAXBaker, Nassau11 hr
Apr 5, 10:56 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningJAXAlachua, Union11 hr
Apr 5, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX60 min
Apr 5, 4:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSaint Johns33 min
Apr 5, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX2 hr
Apr 5, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX67 min
Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX64 min
Apr 5, 6:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSaint Johns28 min
Apr 5, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX60 min
Apr 5, 7:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton30 min
Apr 5, 7:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton39 min
Apr 5, 7:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX3 hr
Apr 5, 7:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX93 min
Apr 5, 7:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXNassau37 min
Apr 5, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWayne33 min
Apr 5, 3:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Camden, Glynn, Wayne34 min
Apr 5, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Clinch, Coffee, Echols and 3 more47 min
Apr 5, 4:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling13 min
Apr 5, 4:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGlynn25 min
Apr 5, 4:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Pierce, Ware, Wayne36 min
Apr 5, 5:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXBrantley, Glynn, Pierce, Wayne42 min
Apr 5, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWayne12 min
Apr 5, 5:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Ware30 min
Apr 5, 5:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson, Clinch44 min
Apr 5, 5:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWayne27 min
Apr 5, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling, Bacon30 min
Apr 5, 6:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGlynn34 min
Apr 5, 6:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling, Bacon, Pierce, Wayne25 min
Apr 5, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch, Ware32 min
Apr 5, 6:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXEchols30 min
Apr 5, 6:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPierce, Wayne46 min
Apr 5, 6:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Clinch, Ware33 min
Apr 5, 7:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley30 min
Apr 5, 7:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCamden, Glynn47 min
Apr 5, 7:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCharlton44 min
Apr 5, 7:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGlynn29 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.