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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Sep 26, 2024, 1:01 PM EDT for Dodge County, Laurens County, Wheeler County, Georgia. It was in force for 29 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2024, 1:01 PM EDT (17:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 26, 2024, 1:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Dodge County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Wheeler County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 8:32 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 12 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 199 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
- 37 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -38 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 514 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
634
WFUS52 KFFC 261701
TORFFC
GAC091-175-309-261730-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0026.240926T1701Z-240926T1730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
101 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Laurens County in central Georgia...
East central Dodge County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Wheeler County in central Georgia...
* Until 130 PM EDT.
* At 101 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cedar Grove, or near Alamo, moving north 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...
Alamo, Rentz, Little Ocmulgee State Park, Achord, Lowery, and Cedar
Grove.
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 3212 8292 3213 8294 3215 8293 3215 8294
3214 8295 3212 8295 3210 8297 3214 8301
3244 8300 3243 8275 3212 8280 3209 8287
3209 8289
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 180DEG 29KT 3220 8288
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
371
WWUS52 KFFC 261706
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
106 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
GAC091-309-261716-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240926T1730Z/
Dodge GA-Wheeler GA-
106 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL DODGE AND NORTHWESTERN
WHEELER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3222 8296 3244 8300 3243 8275 3222 8283
3220 8286 3220 8288 3219 8290 3219 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 180DEG 29KT 3224 8288
$$
GAC175-261730-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240926T1730Z/
Laurens GA-
106 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAURENS COUNTY...
At 106 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cedar Grove, or 8 miles northwest of Alamo, moving
north 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...
Rentz, Lowery, and Cedar Grove.
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 3222 8296 3244 8300 3243 8275 3222 8283
3220 8286 3220 8288 3219 8290 3219 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 180DEG 29KT 3224 8288
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$627
WWUS52 KFFC 261713
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
113 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
GAC175-261730-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240926T1730Z/
Laurens GA-
113 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAURENS COUNTY...
At 113 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cedar Grove, or 11 miles northwest of Alamo, moving
north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Rentz, Lowery, and Cedar Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8297 3244 8300 3243 8275 3227 8281
3223 8288 3224 8293
TIME...MOT...LOC 1713Z 174DEG 26KT 3228 8290
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$253
WWUS52 KFFC 261719
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
119 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
GAC175-261730-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240926T1730Z/
Laurens GA-
119 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LAURENS COUNTY...
At 118 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cedar Grove, or 14 miles northwest of Alamo, moving
north 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Laurens County.
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 3230 8294 3244 8297 3244 8287 3243 8278
3229 8285 3228 8289 3228 8291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 180DEG 29KT 3233 8290
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$963
WWUS52 KFFC 261724
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
124 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
GAC175-261734-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240926T1730Z/
Laurens GA-
124 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LAURENS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 130
PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
&&
LAT...LON 3230 8294 3244 8297 3244 8287 3243 8278
3229 8285 3228 8289 3228 8291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1724Z 180DEG 29KT 3236 8290
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 8:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford | 24 min |
| Sep 25, 10:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Macon and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Sep 26, 12:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 37 min |
| Sep 26, 12:44 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Pulaski | 31 min |
| Sep 26, 1:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 30 min |
| Sep 26, 1:38 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Laurens | 37 min |
| Sep 26, 2:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Johnson, Washington | 33 min |
| Sep 26, 2:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Glascock, Hancock, Johnson, Washington | 30 min |
| Sep 26, 5:06 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel | 9 min |
| Sep 26, 5:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel | 25 min |
| Sep 26, 6:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 29 min |
| Sep 26, 6:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 48 min |
| Sep 26, 7:51 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen, Washington | 6 hr |
| Sep 26, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Floyd, Polk | 31 hr |
| Sep 26, 11:09 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Heard | 3 days |
| Sep 26, 11:21 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Towns | 26 hr |
| Sep 26, 11:24 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 26 hr |
| Sep 26, 11:27 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 5 days |
| Sep 26, 1:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Laurens | 35 min |
| Sep 26, 1:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Toombs | 27 min |
| Sep 26, 1:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Wilkinson | 15 min |
| Sep 26, 2:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 31 min |
| Sep 26, 2:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair | 36 min |
| Sep 26, 2:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair | 35 min |
| Sep 26, 2:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilcox | 33 min |
| Sep 26, 2:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 33 min |
| Sep 26, 2:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilcox | 29 min |
| Sep 26, 2:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wheeler | 29 min |
| Sep 26, 2:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair | 31 min |
| Sep 26, 2:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wheeler | 32 min |
| Sep 26, 3:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 27 min |
| Sep 26, 3:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair, Wheeler | 26 min |
| Sep 26, 3:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 35 min |
| Sep 26, 3:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Monroe, Pike and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Sep 26, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 34 min |
| Sep 26, 3:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 32 min |
| Sep 26, 3:18 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry | 6 hr |
| Sep 26, 3:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wheeler | 27 min |
| Sep 26, 3:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Telfair, Wheeler | 25 min |
| Sep 26, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 32 min |
| Sep 26, 4:36 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dooly | 21 hr |
| Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fayette, Spalding | 3 days |
| Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Crawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 4 days |
| Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, Fayette, Spalding | 52 hr |
| Sep 26, 7:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Peach | 24 min |
| Sep 26, 7:38 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 16 hr |
| Sep 26, 7:40 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 20 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.