The tornado warning for Habersham and Rabun Counties
has expired. The warning text is left
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activity is not expected but cannot be
100% ruled out so stay aware.
Tornado Warning
GAC137-241-251930-
/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0008.240925T1844Z-240925T1930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...
Southwestern Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 244 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southwest of Clarkesville, or near Demorest,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Clarkesville and Demorest around 250 PM EDT.
Tallulah Falls around 310 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Seed
Lake, Hollywood, Turnerville, and Batesville.
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.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
