Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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230 WWUS52 KFFC 090453 SVSFFC Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1253 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 GAC055-295-090515- /O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240509T0515Z/ Walker GA-Chattooga GA- 1253 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WALKER AND NORTH CENTRAL CHATTOOGA COUNTIES... At 1253 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located just west of Center Post, or 9 miles southwest of Lafayette, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Trion and Center Post. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3465 8551 3464 8529 3455 8525 3457 8543 3460 8548 TIME...MOT...LOC 0453Z 267DEG 25KT 3461 8541 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$