STATEMENT FROM HALL CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA) DIRECTOR ZACH BRACKETT:
“Hall County 911 began receiving reports around 6:50 PM of a possible tornado in the area of Thompson Bridge Road.
Although an official tornado warning was not issued, 911 staff went ahead and activated our outdoor warning sirens due to numerous creditable sightings. At the present time there has been limited structural damage but several trees down near Lakewood Baptist Church. Emergency Management staff are surveying the area.
Hall County Emergency Management has been in contact with the National Weather Service regarding this event and have seen the many videos online showing an apparent tornado. Once the active weather ceases, we will work with the National Weather Service to have a storm survey performed.
This event highlights the importance of taking all severe weather warnings seriously, as they can rapidly worsen. Please remain vigilant overnight as we continue to experience severe weather.”