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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

$$