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Tornado Warning 20, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Mar 31, 2025, 2:15 PM EDT for 4 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 30 min. 3 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
- Mar 31, 2025, 2:15 PM EDT (18:15 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bibb County, GA, Houston County, GA, Peach County, GA, Twiggs County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Middle Georgia Reg, GA | Amateur radio operator reported a tree down on a powerline in the 9000 block of Hawkinsville Road. A few other trees were reported down in the area. |
| Mar 31, 2:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Warner Robins, GA | Large tree down on telephone lines. |
| Mar 31, 2:20 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Nnw Warner Robins, GA | Amateur Radio operator relayed report of trees down on Gawin Road, badly damaging two vehicles. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 11:33 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 113 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
- 511 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 542 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 168 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 4.4
The text
As transmitted.
867
WFUS52 KFFC 311815
TORFFC
GAC021-153-225-289-311845-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0020.250331T1815Z-250331T1845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
215 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Bibb County in central Georgia...
West central Twiggs County in central Georgia...
Northeastern Peach County in central Georgia...
North central Houston County in central Georgia...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 215 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Middle Georgia Regional Airport, or 10 miles south
of Macon, moving east 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...
Robins Air Force Base, Elberta, Middle Georgia Regional Airport,
Marion, Fitzpatrick, Ripley, Centerville, Huber, Jeffersonville,
Warner Robins, and Robins AFB.
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 3268 8374 3269 8372 3270 8374 3279 8340
3273 8333 3265 8336 3261 8372
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 261DEG 31KT 3268 8368
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$3 follow-up statements
139
WWUS52 KFFC 311820
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
220 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
GAC225-311830-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250331T1845Z/
Peach GA-
220 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PEACH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8367 3267 8369 3271 8369 3279 8340
3273 8333 3265 8336 3262 8365
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 261DEG 31KT 3269 8363
$$
GAC021-153-289-311845-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250331T1845Z/
Bibb GA-Twiggs GA-Houston GA-
220 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BIBB...WEST CENTRAL TWIGGS AND NORTH CENTRAL HOUSTON
COUNTIES...
At 220 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Middle Georgia Regional Airport, or 10 miles south
of Macon, moving east 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...
Elberta, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Marion, Fitzpatrick,
Ripley, Huber, Robins Air Force Base, Jeffersonville, Warner Robins,
and Centerville.
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 3265 8367 3267 8369 3271 8369 3279 8340
3273 8333 3265 8336 3262 8365
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 261DEG 31KT 3269 8363
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$758
WWUS52 KFFC 311826
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
226 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
GAC021-153-311836-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250331T1845Z/
Bibb GA-Houston GA-
226 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BIBB AND NORTH CENTRAL
HOUSTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3264 8355 3266 8356 3266 8360 3268 8361
3270 8361 3270 8360 3274 8360 3279 8340
3273 8333 3265 8336 3263 8355
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 245DEG 31KT 3269 8357
$$
GAC289-311845-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250331T1845Z/
Twiggs GA-
226 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL TWIGGS COUNTY...
At 226 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Huber, or 10 miles southeast of Macon, 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...
Marion, Fitzpatrick, Ripley, Huber, and Jeffersonville.
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 3264 8355 3266 8356 3266 8360 3268 8361
3270 8361 3270 8360 3274 8360 3279 8340
3273 8333 3265 8336 3263 8355
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 245DEG 31KT 3269 8357
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$855
WWUS52 KFFC 311833
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
233 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
GAC289-311845-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250331T1845Z/
Twiggs GA-
233 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
TWIGGS COUNTY...
At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Huber, or 9 miles west of Jeffersonville, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Marion, Fitzpatrick, Ripley, and Jeffersonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8351 3267 8353 3269 8354 3271 8354
3276 8353 3279 8340 3273 8333 3265 8336
3264 8348
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 261DEG 31KT 3270 8350
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 5:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 32 min |
| Mar 31, 6:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Whitfield | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 9:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 46 min |
| Mar 31, 9:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 32 min |
| Mar 31, 10:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Whitfield | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 11:44 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bartow, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray | 46 min |
| Mar 31, 11:49 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll, Haralson | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 12:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fulton | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 12:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Meriwether, Muscogee, Talbot | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 12:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta, Troup | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 12:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Meriwether, Troup | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 12:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gilmer | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 12:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Douglas, Fulton, Pickens | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 12:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 12:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 12:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee, Talbot | 37 min |
| Mar 31, 12:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Upson | 46 min |
| Mar 31, 12:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Henry, Rockdale | 7 min |
| Mar 31, 12:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Newton, Rockdale and 1 more | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 12:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Webster | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 1:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dawson, DeKalb, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Lumpkin | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 1:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Henry, Newton, Rockdale | 10 min |
| Mar 31, 1:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford, Jasper, Lamar, Monroe | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 1:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Clarke, DeKalb, Greene, Henry, Jasper and 8 more | 52 min |
| Mar 31, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Marion, Schley, Taylor, Webster | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 1:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Banks, Barrow, Jackson | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 1:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Monroe, Peach | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 2:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Webster | 30 min |
| Mar 31, 2:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Peach and 2 more | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 2:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and 3 more | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 2:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clarke, Madison, Oglethorpe | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 2:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Madison, Oglethorpe, Wilkes | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 2:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Twiggs, Wilkinson | 13 min |
| Mar 31, 2:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 2:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, Twiggs and 2 more | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Pulaski, Wilcox | 27 min |
| Mar 31, 3:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Pulaski, Wilcox | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 3:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen, Washington | 49 min |
| Mar 31, 3:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler and 1 more | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 3:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Treutlen | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 4:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Toombs | 44 min |
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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.