LOCATIONS
Northern Georgia, Eastern Kentucky, Far Southwest North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, Far Southwest Virginia

EFFECTIVE
This Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 725 PM until 200 AM EDT.

THREATS
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible, Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely, Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible

SITUATION
A mix of supercell thunderstorms and clusters will spread generally eastward this evening into the early overnight hours. A few tornadoes may occur with this activity, and a strong tornado and isolated very large hail will also be possible with any sustained supercell. Otherwise, an increasing threat for scattered to numerous damaging winds appears likely as thunderstorms attempt to organize into a line later this evening. Peak gusts may reach up to 60-70 mph.The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles north northeast of London KY to 20 miles southeast of Rome GA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

PRECAUTIONS
A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
Southwestern Murray County in northwestern Georgia... Floyd County in northwestern Georgia... Gordon County in northwestern Georgia... Central Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia... Central Bartow County in northwestern Georgia... * Until midnight EDT. * At 1112 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sugar Valley to near Slackland, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Rome, Calhoun, Adairsville, Euharlee, Cave Spring, Kingston, Resaca, Plainville, Shannon, Cassville, Fairmount, Ranger, Pinson, Redbud, Folsom, Lake Marvin, Coosa, Oakman, Funkhouser, and Holland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for north central and northwestern Georgia. TORNADO...POSSIBLE HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 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... Calhoun, Resaca, Sugar Valley, and Oostanaula.

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. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN