Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 11:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 8:07pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1107 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong storm within a tropical rain band over Norristown Junction, or
8 miles west of Swainsboro, moving northwest at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Enhanced risk of a brief tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Storms embedded within a tropical rainband have exhibited
localized rotation. A brief tornado could quickly form.
Locations impacted include...
Swainsboro, Wrightsville, Adrian, Harrison, Nunez, Riddleville, Kite,
Spann, Donovan, Norristown, Pringle, Norristown Junction, New Home,
Meeks, and Scott.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for central and
east central Georgia.
Area Description:
Washington; Jefferson; Johnson; Emanuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA