Strong Wind — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2022-03-12 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported several trees and power lines down across the county due to gusty winds. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) measured a peak gust of 52 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong wind gusts occurred ahead of a strong cold front in the early morning hours, as well as behind the front through the afternoon. The strong wind gusts produced scattered wind damage across portions of southeast Georgia, mainly Chatham County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1009845. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.