3 Tornadoes confirmed on from April 5th 2017

The National Weather Service has completed storm surveys from reported tornadoes on April 5th 2017.  Three of these were found to occur in Central Georgia and ranged from EF1-EF2 with winds from 105-115mph.  Luckily no injuries or fatalities were reported from any of these storms and we have a very quiet weather weekend ahead.

Laurens County EF-2 (Rentz) Tornado
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  20.4 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   400 yards

Dodge County EF-1 (Gresston) Tornado
Rating:                 EF-1 
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph 
Path Length /Statute/:  4.2 miles 
Path Width /Maximum/:   350 yards 

Dooly County EF-1 (Vienna) Tornado
Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /Statute/:  8.9 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:   200 yards


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