Lightning in Washington County, Georgia

Lightning September 7, 2023 · Washington County, Georgia

$100K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Structure struck by lightning along the 900 block of Mathis Rd near Sandersville Ga. Structure was destroyed by resulting fire.

The wider storm

A weakening frontal system moved southeast into an unstable airmass over Central GA. Steep lapse rates and instability meant scattered thunderstorms over Central and East-Central GA developed damaging winds and some hail.

Began near Sparks (33.0600, -82.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141857. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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