Lightning — Glynn, Georgia

2023-08-11 · near Harrington, Glynn, Georgia

Event narrative

Lightning struck a power line which caused a brush fire at 270 Village Drive. The time of the event was based on lightning data. The cost of damage was estimated for inclusion in the Storm Data database.

Wider weather episode

Dangerously high heat index values combined with forcing from a passing mid-level short wave trough and approaching surface front triggered late day severe storms across SE GA.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.