Tropical Storm — Burke, Georgia

2023-08-30 · Burke, Georgia

Event narrative

Burke County Emergency Management reported scattered trees and power lines blown down across the county, blocking some roadways. 2 vehicles and one structure were damaged due to trees falling on them.

Wider weather episode

Lifting up out of the Big Bend of Florida, Hurricane Idalia weakened to a Tropical Storm as it moved into southeastern Georgia. This system produced scattered tree damage and isolated flooding in the Central Savannah River Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.