Tornado Warning 26, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Apr 1, 2023, 9:11 AM EDT (13:11 UTC)

Expired

Apr 1, 2023, 9:15 AM EDT

In force

4 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Clayton County, GA, Fayette County, GA, Henry County, GA

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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913 
WFUS52 KFFC 011311
TORFFC
GAC063-113-151-011330-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0026.230401T1311Z-230401T1330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
911 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Fayette County in north central Georgia...
  West central Henry County in north central Georgia...
  South central Clayton County in north central Georgia...

* Until 930 AM EDT.
    
* At 911 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fayetteville, moving east at 40 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fayetteville, Hampton, Lovejoy, Bonanza and Jw Smith Reservoir. 

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 3341 8448 3344 8448 3347 8429 3342 8427
      3338 8429
TIME...MOT...LOC 1311Z 272DEG 36KT 3342 8443 

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

$$

093 
WWUS52 KFFC 011315
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
915 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

GAC063-113-151-011325-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230401T1330Z/
Fayette GA-Henry GA-Clayton GA-
915 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FAYETTE...WEST CENTRAL HENRY
AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLAYTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds and 
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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

LAT...LON 3341 8448 3344 8448 3347 8429 3342 8427
      3338 8429
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 272DEG 36KT 3342 8437 

$$

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