Severe Thunderstorm Warning 19, NWS Atlanta, GA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
857 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAC125-163-303-041415-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0019.000000T0000Z-230104T1415Z/
Glascock GA-Washington GA-Jefferson GA-
857 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM EST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN GLASCOCK...EASTERN WASHINGTON AND CENTRAL JEFFERSON
COUNTIES...

At 857 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mitchell to near Warthen to near Downs to near
Harrison, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Sandersville, Louisville, Gibson, Wrens, Davisboro, Stapleton, Avera,
Mitchell, Riddleville, Edge Hill, Edgehill, Downs, Warthen, Grange,
Stapletons Crossroads and Agricola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for east central
Georgia.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3286 8280 3300 8280 3311 8285 3326 8269
      3320 8240 3292 8241
TIME...MOT...LOC 1357Z 248DEG 55KT 3323 8266 3312 8274 3302 8269 3287
8274

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
640 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...New 12Z Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 408 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

A tornado watch has been issued to start off the morning for a line
south of the I-20 corridor. The south and central regions of the CWA
are still seeing temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s at the
time of this AFD. Any additional heating before the front arrives
will continue to prime the environment for another round of strong
to severe storms south I-20.

The primary threats in this morning's watch area will be damaging
winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Moderate SBCAPE
values of 1500 J/KG and effective bulk shear exceeding 60kts. Any
storm that forms in this sector will also be working with SRH values
near 400 m2/s2 so rotation and mesocyclones can be expected even
with non tornado producing storms. We've already seen embedded
supercells in the line as it approaches, and conditions are
favorable for the formation of discrete supercells out ahead of the
line. The situation continue to evolve and remain complex, please
continue to monitor the forecast for the most up to date information
concerning on going watches and warnings.

A flood watch will remain in effect until Wednesday night, and
additional rainfall of up to two inches are possible with isolated
higher totals in areas of training storms. While no additional
counties have been added during this mornings forecast period, heavy
rain continues to fall just north of the metro ATL area and training
storms just north of I-20 will need to be watched closely for flash
flooding as more rain continues to fall.

The front should clear the area after 7PM today and and cooler
temperatures and clear weather will eventually push in for Thursday.
Temps in the mid to upper 60s will be likely for tomorrow as winds
turn more westerly, but we still remain around 10 degrees above
average; a trend that will likely continue through the long term.

Vaughn

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 408 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

A comparatively cooler and drier airmass will be in place across
north and central Georgia as the extended period begins on Friday.
An upper level ridge and associated surface high will move over the
Southeast on Friday, which will keep weather conditions benign and
skies mostly clear across the region on Friday and Saturday. Low
temperatures are forecast to drop into the 30s across the forecast
area as the morning begins. Afternoon highs will still be 3-6
degrees above climatological normals, but no longer pushing record
values, rising into the mid 50s in north Georgia and upper 50s to
low 60s in central Georgia. After starting the morning in the mid
30s across the area on Saturday, temperatures will climb under the
influence of the ridge, reaching into the low to mid 60s across the
area in the afternoon.

A weak frontal system will drop into north Georgia on Saturday night
into Sunday. However, low-level moisture and instability continue to
appear limited across the area, so a slight chance of showers with
no thunderstorms has been maintained across north Georgia for
Saturday night into Sunday. The frontal boundary is anticipated to
sag into north Georgia before stalling and washing out early Monday.
Model guidance continues to diverge on the upper level flow pattern
during the early portions of next week. The potential remains for
additional waves to traverse the remnant boundary, so slight to low-
end chance PoPs have been maintained on Monday and Tuesday. The
potential for a wintry mix in the higher elevations of northeast
Georgia will need to be monitored at the tail-end of the period, as
there is a slight chance that precip overrunning the frontal zone
may overlap with border-line freezing temperatures in this area
Monday night into Tuesday morning.

King

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 639 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

The strongest TSRA has cleared ATL and continues to move East. TSRA
is still possible with gusty winds until 16Z today. Some lingering
RA will begin to dissipate after 18Z as WX clears the area. Some
gusts in remaining TSRA could be up to 20kts with IFR cigs in
convection and MVFR outside. CIGS should become VFR after 18Z.

//ATL Confidence...Avi Update...

Medium on WX timing end.
Medium to high on all other elements.

Vaughn

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          44  65  38  55 /   0   0   0   0
Atlanta         48  63  37  54 /   0   0   0   0
Blairsville     39  57  32  49 /   0   0   0   0
Cartersville    42  61  34  54 /   0   0   0   0
Columbus        47  67  38  60 /   0   0   0   0
Gainesville     45  60  37  53 /   0   0   0   0
Macon           44  70  39  61 /   0   0   0   0
Rome            42  61  34  55 /   0   0   0   0
Peachtree City  43  64  36  56 /   0   0   0   0
Vidalia         54  74  42  61 /  20   0   0   0

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through this evening for GAZ008-009-013>016-021>025-
027-031>038-041>050-052>060-066>072-078>082-089>092-094-102-103.

&&

SHORT TERM...Vaughn
LONG TERM....King
AVIATION...Vaughn

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
446 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-051000-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
446 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and
Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Showers and thunderstorms will continue across north and central
Georgia this morning morning and afternoon ahead of an advancing
cold front. Several storms could become severe capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, brief tornadoes, and frequent
lightning. A Tornado Watch is in effect for areas to the south of
the I-20 corridor until 12 PM EST.

Locally heavy rainfall this morning and afternoon could lead to
flash flooding and river flooding concerns. A Flood Watch remains
in effect for portions of north and central Georgia until 7 PM
EST.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.  Please relay any information about observed
severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state, and
CDC guidelines.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
747 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAZ061-072-073-083-084-095-041315-
Wilkinson GA-Hancock GA-Baldwin GA-Houston GA-Jones GA-Twiggs GA-
747 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Baldwin, northwestern
Wilkinson, Twiggs, south central Hancock, northeastern Houston and
southeastern Jones Counties through 815 AM EST...

At 747 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Pancras to Warner Robins, and moving northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Milledgeville, Jeffersonville, Warner Robins, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre,
Robins AFB, Midway-Hardwick, Marion, Beulah, Robins Air Force Base,
Allenwood, Mountain Springs, District Path, Hardwick, Coopers,
Underwood, Bullard, Linton and Fitzpatrick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for central and east
central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3309 8299 3308 8305 3302 8307 3300 8305
      3257 8339 3256 8368 3267 8360 3267 8361
      3277 8354 3281 8349 3283 8350 3305 8336
      3327 8295 3318 8291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1247Z 235DEG 42KT 3301 8329 3259 8365

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
758 AM EST WED JAN 4 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0720 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 E SALEM               32.75N 84.16W
01/04/2023                   CRAWFORD           GA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            REPORT OF TREES DOWN NEAR US 80 AND PLEASANT
            HILL CHURCH RD EAST OF SALEM, GA.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
800 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAZ083-095-096-104>107-041330-
Crisp GA-Dooly GA-Sumter GA-Houston GA-Bleckley GA-Twiggs GA-
Pulaski GA-
800 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Pulaski,
southern Twiggs, Dooly, western Bleckley, Houston, eastern Sumter and
western Crisp Counties through 830 AM EST...

At 759 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Houston Lake to near Smithville, and moving east
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Perry, Cordele, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Warner Robins, Unadilla,
Byromville, Pinehurst, Leslie, Lilly, De Soto, Dooling, Desoto, Cobb,
Sumter, Lamar, Hayneville, Houston Lake, Mock Springs and Drayton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for central and west
central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3185 8394 3191 8392 3192 8428 3218 8406
      3217 8403 3225 8396 3229 8390 3229 8385
      3244 8385 3246 8383 3244 8383 3245 8380
      3251 8379 3251 8375 3253 8375 3252 8372
      3256 8372 3257 8323 3182 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 1259Z 262DEG 45KT 3253 8368 3191 8422

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
811 AM EST WED JAN 4 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0517 AM     TSTM WND GST     1 S CHAMBLEE            33.88N 84.30W
01/04/2023  M75 MPH          DEKALB             GA   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KPDK PEACHTREE DEKALB; REPORTS
            OF PLANES THAT WERE TIED DOWN PUSHED
            SIDEWAYS BY THE STRONG WINDS.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
816 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAZ051-061-062-073>075-083-084-097-041345-
Taliaferro GA-Wilkinson GA-Washington GA-Hancock GA-Baldwin GA-
Glascock GA-Warren GA-Laurens GA-Twiggs GA-
816 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Baldwin,
northwestern Laurens, Wilkinson, Warren, central Twiggs, Hancock,
Glascock, Washington and Taliaferro Counties through 845 AM EST...

At 816 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Alexander Stephens Park to 6 miles south of Beulah to
near Bonaire, and moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Milledgeville, Sandersville, Warrenton, Sparta, Jeffersonville,
Gibson, Irwinton, Crawfordville, Gordon, Tennille, Ivey, McIntyre,
Toomsboro, White Plains, Oconee, Norwood, Danville, Mitchell,
Allentown and Sharon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for central and east
central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8261 3312 8266 3303 8265 3279 8286
      3276 8295 3271 8293 3256 8306 3258 8323
      3256 8355 3261 8355 3306 8325 3344 8306
      3349 8298 3355 8300 3366 8294 3362 8288
      3365 8281 3361 8275 3361 8265 3335 8252
TIME...MOT...LOC 1316Z 269DEG 46KT 3359 8289 3305 8308 3257 8353

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
832 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

GAZ096-097-105>109-041400-
Crisp GA-Dooly GA-Wilcox GA-Laurens GA-Bleckley GA-Dodge GA-
Pulaski GA-
832 AM EST Wed Jan 4 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of west central Laurens,
northwestern Dodge, Pulaski, Wilcox, southeastern Dooly, Bleckley and
Crisp Counties through 900 AM EST...

At 832 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near District Path to near Tippettville to Fort Early,
and moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Chester, Rochelle, Arabi,
Dexter, Dudley, Pineview, Pitts, Montrose, Union, Dubois, Empire,
Mobley Crossing, Mock Springs, Roddy, Baileys Park and Rowland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EST for central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3183 8384 3182 8385 3184 8386 3185 8394
      3189 8393 3206 8371 3239 8352 3241 8348
      3246 8348 3257 8326 3256 8300 3212 8318
      3185 8354 3185 8361 3180 8361 3180 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 1332Z 263DEG 37KT 3257 8335 3207 8364 3186 8392

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH