Tornado Warning 4, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Apr 3, 2024, 3:01 AM EDT (07:01 UTC)

Expired

Apr 3, 2024, 3:45 AM EDT

In force

44 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Greene County, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA, Taliaferro County, GA, Wilkes County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 030701
TORFFC
GAC133-221-265-317-030745-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0004.240403T0701Z-240403T0745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
301 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Greene County in east central Georgia...
  Northwestern Taliaferro County in east central Georgia...
  Southwestern Wilkes County in east central Georgia...
  Southwestern Oglethorpe County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 301 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Greshamville, or 7 miles northwest of Greensboro,
  moving northeast at 50 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...
  Union Point, Woodville, Maxeys, Rayle, Stephens, Celeste, Penfield,
  Philomath, Greshamville, Carters Grove, Daniel Springs, and
  Lyneville.

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 3357 8332 3360 8334 3365 8337 3390 8302
      3382 8284 3366 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0701Z 244DEG 44KT 3364 8328 

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

$$

000 
WWUS52 KFFC 030724
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
324 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

GAC133-221-265-317-030745-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240403T0745Z/
Greene GA-Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Oglethorpe GA-
324 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHWESTERN TALIAFERRO...SOUTHWESTERN WILKES
AND SOUTH CENTRAL OGLETHORPE COUNTIES...

At 323 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Philomath, or 10 miles southeast of Lexington,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Rayle, Philomath, Carters Grove, Celeste, and Daniel Springs.

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 3365 8304 3375 8312 3390 8302 3382 8284
      3366 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0723Z 244DEG 44KT 3376 8298 

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

$$

560 
WWUS52 KFFC 030740
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
340 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

GAC133-221-265-317-030750-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240403T0745Z/
Greene GA-Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Oglethorpe GA-
340 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHWESTERN
TALIAFERRO...SOUTHWESTERN WILKES AND SOUTH CENTRAL OGLETHORPE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 345 AM EDT...

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for northeastern
and east central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3365 8304 3375 8312 3390 8302 3382 8284
      3366 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0740Z 244DEG 44KT 3384 8277 

$$

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