Thunderstorm Wind — Mcduffie, Georgia

2022-07-07 · near Thomson, Mcduffie, Georgia

Event narrative

Emergency Manager reported damage to a fireworks trailer and shopping cart corral in the parking lot of a Walmart in Thomson. Public reports relayed from local media also indicate some roof damage to the store. About a half mile north on Old Washington Rd, a metal equipment canopy was heavily damaged with the roof torn off and several metal beams bent.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed along the higher terrain to the north and moved towards the area. As storms moved into a highly unstable environment, they became more widespread and produced damaging winds, small hail, and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1027155. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.