Thunderstorm Wind — Echols, Georgia

2022-05-20 · near Statenville, Echols, Georgia

Event narrative

Two large tree limbs were blown down along Highway 41 near the Lowdes and Echols county line. The cost of damage unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data inclusion.

Wider weather episode

Strong storms brought small hail and wind gust up to near 50 mph across SE GA in the evening as a cold cool from FL convection raced northward. This forcing combined with a very moist (PWATs near 2 inches) airmass and diurnal instability fueled convection.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1023603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.