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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2024, 11:52 PM EDT for Rockdale County, Georgia. It was in force for 20 min. 2 reports 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 2, 2024, 11:52 PM EDT (03:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2024, 12:12 AM EDT
- In force
- 20 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Rockdale County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 11:55 PM EDT | TORNADO | Milstead, GA | Several trees down near Piedmont Rockdale Hospital - near the intersection of Sigman Rd and Milstead Rd NE. Possible Tornado Damage. |
| Apr 3, 12:12 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Conyers, GA | Trees and powerlines down near the intersection of McDaniel Mill Rd SW and Turner Rd SW. Possible Tornado Damage. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 7:57 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 57 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 86 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -85 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1399 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 193 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KFFC 030352
TORFFC
GAC247-030430-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0002.240403T0352Z-240403T0430Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1152 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
* Until 1230 AM EDT.
* At 1151 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Arabia Mountain, or near Conyers, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Conyers, Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, and
Milstead.
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 3371 8407 3376 8402 3373 8394 3367 8393
3364 8409 3365 8410
TIME...MOT...LOC 0351Z 245DEG 29KT 3367 8407
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$3 follow-up statements
166
WWUS52 KFFC 030355
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1155 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
GAC247-030430-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0430Z/
Rockdale GA-
1155 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROCKDALE COUNTY...
At 1154 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lakeview
Estates, or over Conyers, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Conyers, Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, and
Milstead.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8406 3368 8409 3371 8407 3376 8402
3373 8394 3367 8393
TIME...MOT...LOC 0354Z 245DEG 29KT 3368 8404
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$983
WWUS52 KFFC 030402
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1202 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
GAC247-030430-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0430Z/
Rockdale GA-
1202 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROCKDALE COUNTY...
At 1202 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Milstead, or
near Conyers, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Conyers, Georgia International Horse Park, Lakeview Estates, and
Milstead.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3366 8399 3369 8402 3373 8405 3376 8402
3373 8394 3367 8393
TIME...MOT...LOC 0402Z 245DEG 29KT 3371 8396
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$626
WWUS52 KFFC 030412
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1212 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
GAC247-030421-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T0430Z/
Rockdale GA-
1212 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ROCKDALE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for north central
Georgia.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Rockdale
county.
&&
LAT...LON 3366 8399 3369 8402 3373 8405 3376 8402
3373 8394 3367 8393
TIME...MOT...LOC 0410Z 245DEG 29KT 3374 8388
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 9:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta, Heard | 44 min |
| Apr 2, 10:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa, Dade | 49 min |
| Apr 2, 11:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Rockdale, Walton | 41 min |
| Apr 3, 12:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale, Walton | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 12:10 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Newton, Walton | 18 min |
| Apr 3, 12:21 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe and 1 more | 39 min |
| Apr 3, 12:41 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Clarke, Madison, Oglethorpe | 49 min |
| Apr 3, 12:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Heard | 50 min |
| Apr 3, 1:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton | 46 min |
| Apr 3, 1:17 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett and 4 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:19 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Heard and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether, Troup | 47 min |
| Apr 3, 2:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris, Muscogee, Talbot, Upson | 42 min |
| Apr 3, 2:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Henry, Newton | 48 min |
| Apr 3, 2:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether, Pike, Spalding | 45 min |
| Apr 3, 2:28 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Morgan, Newton, Walton | 47 min |
| Apr 3, 2:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Greene, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe | 42 min |
| Apr 3, 2:50 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Houston, Macon, Marion and 3 more | 40 min |
| Apr 3, 3:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Greene, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Wilkes | 44 min |
| Apr 3, 3:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Macon, Schley, Sumter, Webster | 28 min |
| Apr 3, 3:25 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Houston, Macon, Peach and 3 more | 50 min |
| Apr 3, 3:28 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Wilkes | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 3:36 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Bibb, Jones | 39 min |
| Apr 3, 3:39 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Greene, Hancock, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 3:42 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Houston, Laurens, Peach, Twiggs, Wilkinson | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 3:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley, Crisp, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Pulaski and 1 more | 43 min |
| Apr 3, 3:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Sumter, Webster | 28 min |
| Apr 3, 3:54 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Hancock, Washington, Wilkinson | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 4:11 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Hancock, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes | 18 min |
| Apr 3, 4:20 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Washington, Wilkinson | 40 min |
| Apr 3, 4:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Washington | 31 min |
| Apr 3, 4:44 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Sumter | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 5:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Johnson | 28 min |
| Apr 3, 5:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Pulaski, Wilcox | 39 min |
| Apr 3, 5:34 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel, Laurens, Treutlen | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 5:52 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens, Telfair, Wheeler | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 6:23 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair, Wheeler | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 7:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 29 min |
| Apr 3, 7:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 8:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery, Toombs, Wheeler | 27 min |
| Apr 3, 8:22 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 23 min |
| Apr 3, 8:22 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 38 min |
| Apr 3, 11:58 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs | 45 hr |
| Apr 3, 4:52 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Spalding | 9 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:05 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, Fayette, Spalding | 12 hr |
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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.