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2019 [KFFC] PEACHTREE_CITY Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 51

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Storm Based Warning History

908 
WFUS52 KFFC 171705
TORFFC
GAC271-171745-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0051.191217T1705Z-191217T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

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

* Until 1245 PM EST.
    
* At 1204 PM EST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Ashton, or 7 miles east of Fitzgerald, moving east
  at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lumber City, Jacksonville and Horse Creek Wma. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

&&

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3181 8308 3181 8310 3198 8271
      3192 8267 3192 8268 3191 8268 3190 8269
      3190 8270 3186 8276 3186 8278 3185 8279
      3184 8278 3181 8282 3182 8284 3178 8287
      3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1704Z 248DEG 34KT 3169 8314 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
620 
WWUS52 KFFC 171721
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1221 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

GAC271-171745-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-191217T1745Z/
Telfair GA-
1221 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TELFAIR COUNTY...
    
At 1220 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Red Bluff, or 9 miles northwest of Broxton, 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...
Lumber City, Jacksonville and 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3198 8271 3192 8267 3192 8268
      3191 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270 3186 8276
      3186 8278 3185 8279 3184 8278 3181 8282
      3182 8284 3178 8287 3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 249DEG 30KT 3174 8298 

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

$$
678 
WWUS52 KFFC 171732
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1232 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

GAC271-171741-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-191217T1745Z/
Telfair GA-
1232 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TELFAIR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened 
and remains just south of Telfair county. Therefore, the tornado 
warning has been canceled. However gusty winds and heavy rain are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EST for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3198 8271 3192 8267 3192 8268
      3191 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270 3186 8276
      3186 8278 3185 8279 3184 8278 3181 8282
      3182 8284 3178 8287 3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 248DEG 34KT 3178 8286 

$$
Permalink to 201912171705-KFFC-WFUS52-TORFFC
908 
WFUS52 KFFC 171705
TORFFC
GAC271-171745-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0051.191217T1705Z-191217T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

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

* Until 1245 PM EST.
    
* At 1204 PM EST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Ashton, or 7 miles east of Fitzgerald, moving east
  at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lumber City, Jacksonville and Horse Creek Wma. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

&&

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3181 8308 3181 8310 3198 8271
      3192 8267 3192 8268 3191 8268 3190 8269
      3190 8270 3186 8276 3186 8278 3185 8279
      3184 8278 3181 8282 3182 8284 3178 8287
      3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1704Z 248DEG 34KT 3169 8314 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
Permalink to 201912171721-KFFC-WWUS52-SVSFFC
620 
WWUS52 KFFC 171721
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1221 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

GAC271-171745-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-191217T1745Z/
Telfair GA-
1221 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TELFAIR COUNTY...
    
At 1220 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Red Bluff, or 9 miles northwest of Broxton, 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...
Lumber City, Jacksonville and 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3198 8271 3192 8267 3192 8268
      3191 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270 3186 8276
      3186 8278 3185 8279 3184 8278 3181 8282
      3182 8284 3178 8287 3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 249DEG 30KT 3174 8298 

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

$$
Permalink to 201912171732-KFFC-WWUS52-SVSFFC
678 
WWUS52 KFFC 171732
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1232 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

GAC271-171741-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-191217T1745Z/
Telfair GA-
1232 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TELFAIR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened 
and remains just south of Telfair county. Therefore, the tornado 
warning has been canceled. However gusty winds and heavy rain are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EST for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3180 8308 3198 8271 3192 8267 3192 8268
      3191 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270 3186 8276
      3186 8278 3185 8279 3184 8278 3181 8282
      3182 8284 3178 8287 3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 248DEG 34KT 3178 8286 

$$

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