WWUS52 KTAE 071628

SVSTAE



Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL

1228 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025



FLC073-GAC131-275-071645-

/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T1645Z/

Leon FL-Grady GA-Thomas GA-

1228 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN

LEON...SOUTHEASTERN GRADY AND SOUTHWESTERN THOMAS COUNTIES...



At 1228 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 12 miles south of

Thomasville, moving northeast at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

northern Leon, southeastern Grady and southwestern Thomas Counties.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.



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LAT...LON 3064 8406 3063 8415 3069 8417 3071 8417

      3071 8403 3067 8404

TIME...MOT...LOC 1628Z 242DEG 35KT 3067 8405 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



$$



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