Thunderstorm Wind in Atkinson County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind July 2, 2023 · Atkinson County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees were blown down and a power pole was on fire near the intersection of Andrew Lane Road and Old Douglas Highway. The time of the event was based on radar.

The wider storm

A strong upper-level ridge extended over the region. Light steering flow enabled sea breezes to develop and move inland into the afternoon with a few to isolated strong pulse severe storms along boundary mergers over a very moist and unstable airmass. Local heat advisories were in effect for heat index values 108-112 degrees. A high rip current risk continued at local beaches.

Began near Kirkland (31.3400, -82.8800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1106253. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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