Tornado Warning 31, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Sep 26, 2024, 2:40 PM EDT (18:40 UTC)

Expired

Sep 26, 2024, 3:15 PM EDT

In force

35 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

0.0 in

County Telfair County, GA

The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 261840
TORFFC
GAC271-261915-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0031.240926T1840Z-240926T1915Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Telfair County in central Georgia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 240 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pridgen, or 7
  miles north of Broxton, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Jacksonville and Horse Creek Wma.

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 3178 8292 3179 8294 3178 8296 3179 8298
      3186 8302 3192 8284 3181 8284 3180 8286
      3178 8286 3178 8289 3179 8290
TIME...MOT...LOC 1840Z 166DEG 19KT 3174 8289 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

554 
WWUS52 KFFC 261856
SVSFFC

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

GAC271-261915-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240926T1915Z/
Telfair GA-
256 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL TELFAIR COUNTY...

At 256 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Horse Creek Wma, or 13 miles north of Broxton,
moving north at 20 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...
Horse Creek Wma.

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 3178 8292 3188 8297 3192 8284 3181 8284
      3180 8286 3178 8286 3178 8289 3179 8290
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 166DEG 19KT 3182 8291 

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

$$

035 
WWUS52 KFFC 261906
SVSFFC

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

GAC271-261916-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240926T1915Z/
Telfair GA-
306 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TELFAIR COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 315 PM EDT...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for Telfair County and is in effect until 345 PM. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3178 8292 3188 8297 3192 8284 3181 8284
      3180 8286 3178 8286 3178 8289 3179 8290
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 166DEG 19KT 3186 8292 

$$

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