Tornado Warning until 09:00AM
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Troup County in west central Georgia...
* Until 900 AM EST
* At 833 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lakeview, or over Lanett, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Lagrange, West Point, Piedmont Heights, Mountville, Cannonville, Big Springs, Louise, Baughs Crossroads, Smiths Crossroad and Long Cane. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN
* AFFECTED AREAS: TROUP
Instructions:
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. If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Address/Location
Hogansville Police Department
117 Lincoln St
Hogansville, GA 30230
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-637-6648
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning