Thunderstorm Wind — Atkinson, Georgia

2022-08-09 · near Axson, Atkinson, Georgia

Event narrative

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred along Axon Road where power lines and trees were blown down along with several damaged sheds.

Wider weather episode

A drier and more stable prevailing SE flow was over the area in the wake of a departing TUTT. Sea breeze and outflows converged across inland SE GA in the late afternoon and early evening where stronger downdrafts occurred and caused some wind damage due to drier mid level air enhancing DCAPE values.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045206. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.