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Tornado Warning for Towns, GA; White, GA

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At 854 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lake Burton, or 10 miles southeast of Hiawassee, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or...

What the bulletin says to do

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 a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

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At 854 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lake Burton, or 10 miles southeast of Hiawassee, moving south at 20 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... Hiawassee, Blue Mountain Shelter, Anna Ruby Falls, Macedonia, Plum Orchard Gap Shelter, Titus, Mountain Scene, and Batesville.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 8:55PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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  2. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 8:38PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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