Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1007 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Walker County in northwestern Georgia...
  Southwestern Dade County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 1007 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Sulpher Springs, or 14 miles northeast of
  Fort Payne, 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...
  Lafayette, La Fayette, Center Post, and Linwood.

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 3478 8532 3460 8521 3459 8537 3459 8552
      3472 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 257DEG 31KT 3464 8557

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$