Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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824 WWUS52 KFFC 090218 SVSFFC Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1018 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 GAC083-295-090230- /O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240509T0230Z/ Walker GA-Dade GA- 1018 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WALKER AND SOUTHWESTERN DADE COUNTIES... At 1018 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sulpher Springs, or 11 miles west of Lafayette, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 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... La Fayette and Center Post. 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 3475 8532 3460 8521 3459 8537 3459 8552 3470 8555 TIME...MOT...LOC 0218Z 257DEG 29KT 3465 8547 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN $$