Severe Thunderstorm Warning 508, NWS Atlanta, GA

504 
WWUS52 KFFC 130100
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
900 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAC289-319-130109-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0508.000000T0000Z-230813T0115Z/
Wilkinson GA-Twiggs GA-
900 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILKINSON AND
SOUTHEASTERN TWIGGS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3249 8327 3266 8299 3250 8276 3232 8303
      3225 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 320DEG 23KT 3247 8296 3236 8323 

$$

GAC023-091-175-130115-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0508.000000T0000Z-230813T0115Z/
Laurens GA-Dodge GA-Bleckley GA-
900 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL LAURENS...NORTHWESTERN DODGE AND EASTERN BLECKLEY
COUNTIES...

At 859 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Harlow to Yonkers, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Dublin, East Dublin, Chester, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz,
Montrose, Dubois, Gresston, Yonkers, Roddy, Rowland, Harlow,
Goldsboro, and Rebie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8327 3266 8299 3250 8276 3232 8303
      3225 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 320DEG 23KT 3247 8296 3236 8323 

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

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
906 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAC023-091-175-130116-
/O.EXP.KFFC.SV.W.0508.000000T0000Z-230813T0115Z/
Laurens GA-Dodge GA-Bleckley GA-
906 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL LAURENS...NORTHWESTERN
DODGE AND EASTERN BLECKLEY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM EDT...
            
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.

LAT...LON 3249 8327 3266 8299 3250 8276 3232 8303
      3225 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 320DEG 23KT 3246 8295 3235 8322 

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
743 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...New 00Z Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Sunday)
Issued at 240 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

Regional radar analysis shows a large MCS moving across eastern
TN and western NC this afternoon. The steering flow remains out of
the NW and this system should impact northern portions of the
state late this afternoon into the evening hours. The atmos across
the CWA remains very unstable with 4000+ CAPEs and steep mid
level lapse rates. The best mid level forcing (shortwave) remains
just to the north along with slightly better shear. The greatest
potential for severe storms is mainly north of the Interstate 20
corridor. However, there is some potential for severe storms south
of I-20, especially if storms form along an outflow boundary and
feed off of all the instability. The primary severe hazard will be
damaging wind gusts, but a few large hail reports are not out of
the question. PWATs remain high, so localized flooding is also
possible.

The hi-res models have performed pretty poorly with this system and
have really struggled today. Cannot see a reason why convective
coverage would not be higher further south, especially in this
environment. Have raised pops from the current models to match
current radar trends. Even though south of I-20 is further away from
the mid level forcing, do think scatted coverage is needed. Pops may
be too low, especially if this system produces an organized outflow
boundary.

Think the hi-res models are struggling for convective coverage and
initiation on Sunday also. The NW flow aloft will continue and the
synoptic models are indicating another MCS coming down in the flow.
Have kept pops in the chance range for now.

NListemaa

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday morning through next Friday)
Issued at 240 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

The end of the persistent northwest flow aloft of late will finally
have come at the start of the long term. Upper ridging will stretch
across the Gulf Coast states on Monday ahead of an approaching
trough and associated surface cold front pushing across the Ohio
Valley. Under continued influence of the ridge, very hot conditions
will persist on Monday, which will likely be the hottest day of the
forecast period. Highs will soar into the upper 90s for most, and
dewpoints will remain well into the mid to upper 70s, setting up
another day of Excessive Heat conditions with heat index values
likely above 110 in portions of central Georgia.

Fortunately, the tide will begin to turn with regard to the
excessive heat by Tuesday as the aforementioned cold front pushes
southeastward. The front will provide the focus for at least
scattered convection on Tuesday, especially in the southern two-
thirds of the CWA as cooler, drier air begins to settle into north
Georgia by the afternoon. Still, in central Georgia temperatures
will likely warrant yet another day of heat headlines. The surface
front looks to clear most of the area by Wednesday, though likely
becoming stationary across southeast Georgia. This will provide some
focus for ongoing scattered PoPs through the end of the week in the
southeast half of the area.

The relatively cooler and drier air in the wake of the front will
provide welcome relief from the extreme heat as highs return near to
even slightly below normal through the latter half of the week. In
fact, Wednesday and Thursday morning temperatures should be quite
pleasant with lows in the 60s across north Georgia and even some 50s
sneaking into the north Georgia mountains.

RW

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 738 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

Thunderstorm complex continues to push southeast mainly impacting
CSG/MCN until around 03-04z. Winds are all over the pass this
evening though should become light to calm overnight as the
thunder activity moves through. Biggest thing overnight will be
lower vsbys given recent rainfall. Still looking like another
thunderstorm complex is possible again Sunday afternoon though
hi-res is not doing very at picking up on this. Maintained PROB30
for roughly 20-24z at ATL. Winds will be on the SW side tomorrow.

//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...

Medium confidence on all elements.

07

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          73  94  74  96 /  40  40  20  20
Atlanta         75  93  76  97 /  30  40  20  20
Blairsville     68  88  69  90 /  20  40  20  20
Cartersville    73  93  73  96 /  20  40  20  20
Columbus        76  97  77  99 /  30  40  20  30
Gainesville     73  92  74  95 /  30  40  20  20
Macon           75  96  76  97 /  40  40  20  30
Rome            73  93  74  97 /  20  40  20  20
Peachtree City  73  94  74  97 /  30  40  20  20
Vidalia         77  96  77  97 /  30  30  20  40

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ019>025-027-
030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday for GAZ023>025-027-
033>038-042>048-052>057-066>068.

Excessive Heat Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for GAZ023>025-027-033>039-044>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-
102>113.

Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday for GAZ039-
049>051-058>062-069>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

&&

SHORT TERM...NListemaa
LONG TERM....RW
AVIATION...07

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-131430-
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-
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of central Georgia and
portions of north Georgia south of a Rome to Canton to
Gainesville line until 8 PM today. Heat Index values between
105-109 degrees are likely. Some areas near Macon could approach
Excessive Heat Warning criteria with heat index values near 110
degrees.

Scattered thunderstorms are also expected this afternoon and
evening. Some storms could become strong to severe, capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally
heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for portions of central
and central Georgia for Sunday, mainly along and south of a line
from Washington to College Park to Franklin. Heat Index values
around 110 degrees are possible.

Heat Index values will remain high for portions of central and
southern Georgia through early next week. Additional Advisories
and/or Warnings may be needed. Take extra precautions and drink
plenty of fluids if you plan to spend time outside this weekend or
early next week.

.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.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
725 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ089>092-102>104-130000-
Schley GA-Chattahoochee GA-Stewart GA-Sumter GA-Marion GA-Webster GA-
Muscogee GA-
725 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Marion,
southeastern Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Stewart, Webster, southwestern
Schley and southwestern Sumter Counties through 800 PM EDT...

At 725 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Manta to near Sanford, and moving southeast at 30
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...
Americus, Lumpkin, Buena Vista, Preston, Cusseta, Richland, Plains,
Fort Moore, Weston, Sumter, Seminole, Westville, Croxton Crossroads,
Brooklyn, Renfroe, Manta, Zellobee, Leveretts, Troutman, and Omaha.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3197 8444 3192 8446 3192 8491 3195 8496
      3198 8496 3197 8504 3199 8507 3209 8504
      3213 8506 3220 8496 3222 8498 3222 8493
      3225 8492 3226 8489 3234 8501 3248 8470
      3192 8410 3192 8434 3187 8434
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 335DEG 27KT 3229 8467 3201 8498

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
727 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ039-051-062-130000-
Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Warren GA-
727 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Warren, east central Taliaferro and Wilkes Counties through 800 PM
EDT...

At 727 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Metasville, or near
Washington, moving southeast at 45 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...
Washington, Tignall, Rayle, Jacksons Crossroads, Cadley,
Mallorysville, Delhi, Lundberg, Norman, Metasville, Floral Hill,
Holliday Park, Aonia, Newtown, Danburg, Rocky Creek Fire Dept.,
Celeste, and Mesena.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3366 8251 3364 8256 3365 8258 3363 8258
      3364 8259 3363 8262 3362 8262 3361 8265
      3338 8255 3385 8294 3398 8272 3398 8265
      3386 8261 3387 8257 3383 8260 3380 8258
      3364 8248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 314DEG 38KT 3375 8265

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
745 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ082>084-095-130015-
Wilkinson GA-Bibb GA-Houston GA-Twiggs GA-
745 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Wilkinson, southeastern Bibb, Twiggs and northeastern Houston
Counties through 815 PM EDT...

At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Huber, or 10 miles
southeast of Macon, moving southeast at 20 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...
Macon, Jeffersonville, Warner Robins, Centerville, Robins AFB,
Marion, Tarversville, Robins Air Force Base, Bullard, Rutland,
Fitzpatrick, Ripley, Huber, District Path, Dry Branch, Myricks Mill,
Elberta, Franklinton, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, and Bonaire.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8371 3285 8353 3271 8317 3253 8336
      3245 8360
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 314DEG 19KT 3270 8355

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
803 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ090-091-102>104-130030-
Chattahoochee GA-Stewart GA-Sumter GA-Marion GA-Webster GA-
803 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Marion,
southeastern Chattahoochee, Stewart, Webster and southwestern Sumter
Counties through 830 PM EDT...

At 803 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Preston to near Sanford, and moving southeast 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...
Lumpkin, Preston, Richland, Plains, Weston, Sumter, Seminole,
Charles, Kimbrough, Westville, Croxton Crossroads, Brooklyn, Renfroe,
Leveretts, Troutman, Omaha, Sanford, Maddox, Church Hill, and
Centerpoint.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3197 8444 3192 8446 3192 8491 3195 8496
      3198 8496 3198 8501 3197 8504 3199 8504
      3199 8507 3209 8504 3213 8506 3218 8501
      3220 8496 3222 8498 3222 8493 3224 8491
      3227 8459 3192 8412 3192 8434 3187 8434
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 313DEG 35KT 3209 8455 3200 8488

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

GAZ083-084-096-097-130045-
Wilkinson GA-Laurens GA-Bleckley GA-Twiggs GA-
809 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Laurens,
southern Wilkinson, southern Twiggs and Bleckley Counties through 845
PM EDT...

At 809 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Nicklesville to near Tarversville, and moving
southeast at 20 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...
Cochran, Jeffersonville, Dudley, Danville, Montrose, Allentown,
Marion, Coley Station, Tarversville, Bullard, Nicklesville, Magnolia,
Royal, District Path, Goldsboro, Chappells Mill, Rebie, Cary, Porter,
and Paulk.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3240 8350 3241 8348 3244 8349 3245 8350
      3246 8349 3249 8349 3250 8352 3266 8355
      3279 8316 3262 8285 3246 8316 3237 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 316DEG 18KT 3269 8319 3259 8347

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

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
817 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

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

0700 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 W Stockbridge         33.55N 84.24W
08/12/2023                   Henry              GA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree and lines down associated with outflow
            ahead of 2nd wave of storms on the day at
            Shields Road and North Henry Blvd.

&&

DL