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groundloop

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Fri May 30, 2025, 09:52 AM May 30

Henry County tornado critically injures son of 'The Wire' actor, damages homes [View all]

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



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.
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