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City of Bainbridge
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 :: 10:08 a.m. EST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 10:45AM

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Decatur County in southwestern Georgia...

* Until 1045 AM EST.

* At 1004 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near West Bainbridge, or 7 miles west of Bainbridge, moving northeast at 50 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Bainbridge and West Bainbridge around 1010 AM EST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Vada, Hanover, Ausmac, Brinson, Cyrene, Eldorendo, Decatur Co A/P, and Steinham Store.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DECATUR, GA

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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Tallahassee.

Address/Location
City of Bainbridge
101 S Broad St
Bainbridge, GA 39817

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 229-248-2000

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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

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