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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Atlanta, GA

September 26, 2024Laurens County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Sep 26, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT for Laurens County, Georgia. It was in force for 35 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, 1:40 PM EDT (17:40 UTC)
Expired
Sep 26, 2024, 2:15 PM EDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

County Laurens County, GA

The radar

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:40 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Sep 26, 8:32 AM EDTTornado WatchSPC12 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 179 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2024-09-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 37 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2024-09-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 95 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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The text

As transmitted.

272 
WFUS52 KFFC 261740
TORFFC
GAC175-261815-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0027.240926T1740Z-240926T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
140 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Laurens County in central Georgia...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 140 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Dublin, moving north at 25 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...
  Dublin and East Dublin.

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 3242 8285 3242 8292 3263 8299 3264 8282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 175DEG 22KT 3246 8289 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
3 follow-up statements
775 
WWUS52 KFFC 261749
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
149 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

GAC175-261815-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240926T1815Z/
Laurens GA-
149 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LAURENS COUNTY...

At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dublin, moving north at 25 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...
Dublin and East Dublin.

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 3249 8286 3249 8291 3263 8299 3264 8282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 175DEG 22KT 3252 8290 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
255 
WWUS52 KFFC 261758
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
158 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

GAC175-261815-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240926T1815Z/
Laurens GA-
158 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LAURENS COUNTY...

At 157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dublin, moving north at 25 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...
Dublin and East Dublin.

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 3254 8285 3254 8292 3263 8296 3264 8282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 175DEG 22KT 3257 8291 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
055 
WWUS52 KFFC 261810
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

GAC175-261819-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240926T1815Z/
Laurens GA-
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LAURENS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 215 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened and moved out of 
the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

&&

LAT...LON 3254 8285 3254 8292 3263 8296 3264 8282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1809Z 175DEG 22KT 3264 8292 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 25, 8:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCrawford24 min
Sep 25, 10:24 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCBibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Macon and 2 more3 hr
Sep 26, 12:08 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge37 min
Sep 26, 12:44 AM EDTTornado WarningFFCBleckley, Dodge, Pulaski31 min
Sep 26, 1:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge30 min
Sep 26, 1:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCLaurens37 min
Sep 26, 2:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJohnson, Washington33 min
Sep 26, 2:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock, Hancock, Johnson, Washington30 min
Sep 26, 5:06 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCEmanuel9 min
Sep 26, 5:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCEmanuel25 min
Sep 26, 6:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJefferson29 min
Sep 26, 6:42 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJefferson48 min
Sep 26, 7:51 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCEmanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen, Washington6 hr
Sep 26, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd, Polk31 hr
Sep 26, 11:09 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCarroll, Coweta, Heard3 days
Sep 26, 11:21 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCTowns26 hr
Sep 26, 11:24 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb, Fulton26 hr
Sep 26, 11:27 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCJohnson, Washington, Wilkinson5 days
Sep 26, 1:01 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCDodge, Laurens, Wheeler29 min
Sep 26, 1:48 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCToombs27 min
Sep 26, 1:56 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCJohnson, Laurens, Wilkinson15 min
Sep 26, 2:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs31 min
Sep 26, 2:24 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCTelfair36 min
Sep 26, 2:40 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedFFCTelfair35 min
Sep 26, 2:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWilcox33 min
Sep 26, 2:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs33 min
Sep 26, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWilcox29 min
Sep 26, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWheeler29 min
Sep 26, 2:55 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCTelfair31 min
Sep 26, 2:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWheeler32 min
Sep 26, 3:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTreutlen27 min
Sep 26, 3:04 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCTelfair, Wheeler26 min
Sep 26, 3:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge35 min
Sep 26, 3:11 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCButts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Monroe, Pike and 2 more6 hr
Sep 26, 3:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDooly34 min
Sep 26, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTelfair32 min
Sep 26, 3:18 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCClayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry6 hr
Sep 26, 3:18 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCDodge, Telfair, Wheeler27 min
Sep 26, 3:20 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCTelfair, Wheeler25 min
Sep 26, 3:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTreutlen32 min
Sep 26, 4:36 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDooly21 hr
Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFayette, Spalding3 days
Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCrawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson4 days
Sep 26, 4:54 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCClayton, Fayette, Spalding52 hr
Sep 26, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPeach24 min
Sep 26, 7:38 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGwinnett16 hr
Sep 26, 7:40 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDeKalb20 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.