Thunderstorm Wind — Bibb, Georgia

2023-06-07 · near Franklinton, Bibb, Georgia

Event narrative

Trained spotter reports that a microburst occurred near mile marker 6 on interstate 16. Trees down on both sides of the interstate with cars pulled off to the side.

Wider weather episode

Isolated to Scattered diurnally driven thunderstorms formed over Central GA in the afternoon and evening hours. Storms moved generally Eastward with a few becoming severe mostly just South of Macon. Gusty winds of up to 60mph brought down several trees in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106580. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.