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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 6, 2022Thomas County, Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Apr 6, 2022, 11:38 PM EDT for Thomas County, Georgia. It was in force for 32 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, 11:38 PM EDT (03:38 UTC)
Expired
Apr 7, 2022, 12:10 AM EDT
In force
32 min
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

County Thomas County, GA

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 6, 11:38 PM EDTTORNADO2 S Thomasville, GADAMAGE REPORTED ALONG MILDRED LN, S PINETREE BLVD, AND MAGNOLIA LN AREAS. BRIEF TDS ON RADAR.

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 6, 1:32 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 217 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 2022-04-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1350 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-04-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 224 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1350 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-64 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1291 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
224 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
242 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.4
Supercell composite
5.9

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The text

As transmitted.

569 
WFUS52 KTAE 070338
TORTAE
GAC275-070445-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0048.220407T0338Z-220407T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1138 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Thomas County in south central Georgia...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.
    
* At 1138 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Thomasville, moving east at 25 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Boston around 1200 AM EDT.
  Pavo around 1220 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Thomasville Municipal A/P, Dillon, Newark, Patten, Eason,
Merrillville, Hollis, Oaklawn and Barwick.

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 3076 8402 3082 8404 3088 8404 3102 8374
      3076 8374
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 251DEG 20KT 3083 8396 

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

$$

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3 follow-up statements
641 
WWUS52 KTAE 070345
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1145 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022

GAC275-070445-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-220407T0445Z/
Thomas GA-
1145 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL THOMAS COUNTY...
    
At 1145 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Thomasville, moving east at 25 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Boston around 1200 AM EDT.
  Pavo around 1215 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Thomasville Municipal A/P, Dillon, Newark, Patten, Eason,
Merrillville, Hollis, Oaklawn and Barwick.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3076 8395 3092 8396 3102 8374 3076 8374
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 254DEG 21KT 3083 8390 

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

$$

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235 
WWUS52 KTAE 070357
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1157 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022

GAC275-070445-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-220407T0445Z/
Thomas GA-
1157 PM EDT Wed Apr 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL THOMAS COUNTY...
    
At 1157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Boston, or 9 miles east of Thomasville, moving east
at 25 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Pavo around 1215 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Patten, Eason, Hollis, Oaklawn and Barwick.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3079 8386 3092 8386 3098 8374 3078 8374
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 248DEG 20KT 3086 8383 

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

$$

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342 
WWUS52 KTAE 070410
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1210 AM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

GAC275-070420-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-220407T0445Z/
Thomas GA-
1210 AM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL THOMAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.

LAT...LON 3079 8386 3092 8386 3098 8374 3078 8374
TIME...MOT...LOC 0409Z 251DEG 20KT 3088 8375 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 8:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBerrien35 min
Apr 6, 8:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGrady29 min
Apr 6, 8:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEGrady, Thomas47 min
Apr 6, 8:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEBrooks, Colquitt, Thomas45 min
Apr 6, 8:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBerrien26 min
Apr 6, 8:39 PM EDTTornado WarningTAELowndes, Thomas40 min
Apr 6, 8:40 PM EDTTornado WarningTAEThomas40 min
Apr 6, 8:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEIrwin32 min
Apr 6, 9:06 PM EDTTornado WarningTAEBrooks39 min
Apr 6, 9:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELee, Terrell35 min
Apr 6, 9:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBen Hill31 min
Apr 6, 9:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECook34 min
Apr 6, 9:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEColquitt, Mitchell31 min
Apr 6, 10:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMitchell42 min
Apr 6, 10:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGrady29 min
Apr 6, 10:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWorth40 min
Apr 6, 11:06 PM EDTTornado WarningTAEColquitt, Tift, Worth39 min
Apr 6, 11:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEThomas44 min
Apr 7, 12:08 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks52 min
Apr 7, 12:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELowndes52 min
Apr 7, 12:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier36 min
Apr 7, 1:00 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAELowndes30 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.