WFO ATLANTA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
140 PM EST TUE FEB 12 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STEWART AND WEBSTER COUNTIES
UNTIL 215 PM EST...
At 140 PM EST...National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Omaha, or 14 miles northwest of Lumpkin...
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk of a brief tornado.
IMPACT...While winds should result in minor damage to tree limbs
and blowing around of light...unsecured objects...this
storm has also exhibited localized rotation. A brief
tornado could quickly form.
Some locations in the path of this storm include
Lumpkin, Preston, Richland, Seminole, Charles, Kimbrough, Florence
Marina State Park, Westville, Brooklyn, Omaha, Church Hill,
Centerpoint, Dumas, Louvale and Providence Canyon State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
LAT...LON 3201 8504 3213 8506 3218 8501 3220 8496
3221 8498 3222 8498 3222 8493 3223 8492
3223 8482 3222 8480 3223 8480 3223 8462
3219 8459 3219 8457 3218 8456 3217 8454
3213 8453 3213 8448 3198 8445
TIME...MOT...LOC 1840Z 257DEG 43KT 3218 8500
WIND...50MPH
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STEWART AND WEBSTER COUNTIES
UNTIL 215 PM EST...
At 140 PM EST...National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Omaha, or 14 miles northwest of Lumpkin...
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk of a brief tornado.
IMPACT...While winds should result in minor damage to tree limbs
and blowing around of light...unsecured objects...this
storm has also exhibited localized rotation. A brief
tornado could quickly form.
Some locations in the path of this storm include
Lumpkin, Preston, Richland, Seminole, Charles, Kimbrough, Florence
Marina State Park, Westville, Brooklyn, Omaha, Church Hill,
Centerpoint, Dumas, Louvale and Providence Canyon State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
LAT...LON 3201 8504 3213 8506 3218 8501 3220 8496
3221 8498 3222 8498 3222 8493 3223 8492
3223 8482 3222 8480 3223 8480 3223 8462
3219 8459 3219 8457 3218 8456 3217 8454
3213 8453 3213 8448 3198 8445
TIME...MOT...LOC 1840Z 257DEG 43KT 3218 8500
WIND...50MPH
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL ROCKDALE...SOUTHWESTERN DEKALB...NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND
NORTHEASTERN CLAYTON COUNTIES...
At 143 PM EST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Ellenwood, or 8 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 40 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...
Stockbridge, Forest Park, Morrow, Lake City, Hidden Valley Park, Fort
Gillem, Rex, Panola Mountain State Park, Ellenwood and Conley.
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.
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL ROCKDALE...SOUTHWESTERN DEKALB...NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND
NORTHEASTERN CLAYTON COUNTIES...
At 143 PM EST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Ellenwood, or 8 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 40 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...
Stockbridge, Forest Park, Morrow, Lake City, Hidden Valley Park, Fort
Gillem, Rex, Panola Mountain State Park, Ellenwood and Conley.
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.
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL ROCKDALE...SOUTHWESTERN DEKALB...NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND
NORTHEASTERN CLAYTON COUNTIES...
At 143 PM EST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Ellenwood, or 8 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 40 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...
Stockbridge, Forest Park, Morrow, Lake City, Hidden Valley Park, Fort
Gillem, Rex, Panola Mountain State Park, Ellenwood and Conley.
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.
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL ROCKDALE...SOUTHWESTERN DEKALB...NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND
NORTHEASTERN CLAYTON COUNTIES...
At 143 PM EST, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Ellenwood, or 8 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 40 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...
Stockbridge, Forest Park, Morrow, Lake City, Hidden Valley Park, Fort
Gillem, Rex, Panola Mountain State Park, Ellenwood and Conley.
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.
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