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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at May 3, 2025, 9:48 PM EDT for 4 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 42 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
- May 3, 2025, 9:48 PM EDT (01:48 UTC)
- Expired
- May 3, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Crawford County, GA, Lamar County, GA, Monroe County, GA, Upson County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 10:01 PM EDT | TORNADO | Culloden, GA | NWS Storm Survey Confirms EF0 tornado with Max winds of 80mph. Damage includes numerous trees down in Culloden, roof damage to a house and barn. Tornado crossed US341 and ended along GA74. |
| May 3, 10:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Culloden, GA | Multiple trees down in and near the town of Culloden. PRELIMINARY. |
| May 3, 10:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Forsyth, GA | Broadcast media report tree down on powerlines at Johnson Ln near Juliette Rd. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 6:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 66 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
- 425 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 837 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 2.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KFFC 040148
TORFFC
GAC079-171-207-293-040230-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0041.250504T0148Z-250504T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
948 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Eastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Northwestern Crawford County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Lamar County in west central Georgia...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 948 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Logtown, or 7 miles east of Thomaston, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Forsyth, Yatesville, Culloden, Redbone, Logtown, Salem, Collier,
Russellville, Brent, and Plant Scherer.
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 3284 8420 3293 8429 3308 8398 3306 8380
3287 8386 3285 8389 3273 8425
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 241DEG 39KT 3287 8420
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$3 follow-up statements
680
WWUS52 KFFC 040204
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1004 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
GAC079-171-207-293-040230-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-250504T0230Z/
Monroe GA-Upson GA-Crawford GA-Lamar GA-
1004 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
MONROE...NORTHEASTERN UPSON...NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD AND SOUTHEASTERN
LAMAR COUNTIES...
At 1004 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brent, or near Forsyth, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Forsyth, Yatesville, Culloden, Redbone, Collier, Russellville, Brent,
and Plant Scherer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3288 8413 3298 8419 3308 8398 3306 8380
3287 8386 3285 8389 3277 8412
TIME...MOT...LOC 0204Z 241DEG 39KT 3296 8401
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$322
WWUS52 KFFC 040209
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1009 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
GAC171-293-040219-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-250504T0230Z/
Upson GA-Lamar GA-
1009 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN UPSON AND SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central and west central Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3293 8408 3293 8405 3295 8405 3295 8404
3296 8404 3301 8392 3297 8383 3287 8386
3285 8389 3279 8405
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 241DEG 39KT 3299 8395
$$
GAC079-207-040230-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-250504T0230Z/
Monroe GA-Crawford GA-
1009 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND NORTH CENTRAL CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 1009 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forsyth, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Musella and Russellville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3293 8408 3293 8405 3295 8405 3295 8404
3296 8404 3301 8392 3297 8383 3287 8386
3285 8389 3279 8405
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 241DEG 39KT 3299 8395
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$182
WWUS52 KFFC 040223
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1023 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
GAC079-207-040232-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-250504T0230Z/
Monroe GA-Crawford GA-
1023 PM EDT Sat May 3 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND NORTH CENTRAL
CRAWFORD COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, a hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for southeastern
Monroe, western Jones and northern Bibb Counties. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central and west central Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3293 8408 3293 8405 3295 8405 3295 8404
3296 8404 3301 8392 3297 8383 3287 8386
3285 8389 3279 8405
TIME...MOT...LOC 0222Z 241DEG 39KT 3305 8382
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 8:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette | 37 min |
| May 3, 8:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb | 34 min |
| May 3, 8:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris | 26 min |
| May 3, 8:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 23 min |
| May 3, 8:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Clayton, Henry | 19 min |
| May 3, 8:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 29 min |
| May 3, 8:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether | 37 min |
| May 3, 8:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Fayette, Spalding | 9 min |
| May 3, 8:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris | 31 min |
| May 3, 8:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Henry, Newton, Rockdale, Walton | 25 min |
| May 3, 8:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Clayton, Henry, Newton, Rockdale | 39 min |
| May 3, 8:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Butts, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Upson | 35 min |
| May 3, 9:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale | 20 min |
| May 3, 9:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot, Taylor | 40 min |
| May 3, 9:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale | 16 min |
| May 3, 9:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattahoochee, Muscogee | 36 min |
| May 3, 9:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Jasper, Newton | 30 min |
| May 3, 9:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Newton | 27 min |
| May 3, 9:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Talbot, Upson | 39 min |
| May 3, 9:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Greene, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe | 29 min |
| May 3, 9:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Jasper | 29 min |
| May 3, 9:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Jasper, Morgan, Newton | 18 min |
| May 3, 9:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Putnam | 32 min |
| May 3, 10:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Stewart | 30 min |
| May 3, 10:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Greene, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes | 53 min |
| May 3, 10:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Jones, Monroe | 25 min |
| May 3, 10:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Jones | 30 min |
| May 4, 11:19 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Whitfield | 30 hr |
| May 4, 2:23 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Murray, Whitfield | 8 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.