Henry County tornado critically injures son of 'The Wire' actor, damages homes

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Source: Fox 5 Atlanta

A confirmed tornado swept through parts of Henry County on Thursday afternoon, leaving behind widespread damage, injured residents, and no advance warning for those in its path.

The tornado touched down around 3:32 p.m. in the Blacksville area near McDonough, moving northeast at approximately 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.

At the time, no watches had been issued for the area.

The tornado left behind splintered homes, shocked neighbors, and one teenager critically injured.

Read more: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/henry-county-tornado-critically-injures-teen-damages-more-than-dozen-homes.amp

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AT THE TIME NO WATCHES HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE AREA.

The tRump & Eloon cuts to NOAA and NWS are starting to show. But of course we already know that the GQP solution will be to privatize these critical services.

[Bayard]

1. Its only getting worse

I don't remember ever having this many warnings before, and most of them in the middle of the night. Another one last night.

[Silent Type]

2. A severe weather warning was issued yesterday morning at 5:17 AM. And the weather services issued a warning at time of

the tornado 3:32 PM.

NWS Atlanta
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The risk for severe weather has increased for this afternoon, primarily across SE Georgia. The main threat will be damaging winds, but a brief tornado is possible. #gawx

Warning 5:17 AM

https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/05/radar-confirmed-tornado-prompts-warning-in-henry-county/

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* At 332 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blacksville, or near McDonough, moving northeast
at 10 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...
McDonough, Ola, and Blacksville.

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.

https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=FFC&product=TOR&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1
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Not perfect, but about as good as we will ever get predicting an actual tornado.