Lightning — Pierce, Georgia

2022-06-11 · near Homestead, Pierce, Georgia

Event narrative

A house was damaged due to a lightning strike. Time was estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

Southwesterly flow and increased moisture with divergence over the area ahead of an approaching mid level trough enhanced sea breeze convection across the area in the afternoon and evening. The sea breezes merged near the Atlantic coast where a few strong to severe storms developed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1031770. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.