Tornado Warning 25, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Mar 27, 2023, 8:52 AM EDT (12:52 UTC)

Expired

Mar 27, 2023, 9:00 AM EDT

In force

8 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Baldwin County, GA, Jones County, GA, Twiggs County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA

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293 
WFUS52 KFFC 271252
TORFFC
GAC009-169-289-319-271300-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0025.230327T1252Z-230327T1300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
852 AM EDT Mon Mar 27 2023

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Baldwin County in central Georgia...
  Northwestern Wilkinson County in central Georgia...
  North central Twiggs County in central Georgia...
  Southeastern Jones County in central Georgia...

* Until 900 AM EDT.
    
* At 852 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Mountain Springs, or 11 miles southeast of Gray,
  moving east at 20 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...
  Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre and Mountain Springs. 

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 3284 8344 3292 8346 3296 8333 3298 8321
      3284 8319 3283 8334
TIME...MOT...LOC 1252Z 269DEG 18KT 3288 8341 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

333 
WWUS52 KFFC 271300
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
900 AM EDT Mon Mar 27 2023

GAC009-169-289-319-271310-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-230327T1300Z/
Baldwin GA-Wilkinson GA-Twiggs GA-Jones GA-
900 AM EDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BALDWIN...NORTHWESTERN
WILKINSON...NORTH CENTRAL TWIGGS AND SOUTHEASTERN JONES COUNTIES HAS
EXPIRED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, heavy rain and damaging winds remain likely and 
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. 

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central
Georgia.

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

LAT...LON 3284 8344 3292 8346 3296 8333 3298 8321
      3284 8319 3283 8334
TIME...MOT...LOC 1300Z 269DEG 18KT 3288 8342 

$$

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