Thunderstorm Wind in Columbia County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind January 9, 2024 · Columbia County, Georgia

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous trees were downed across western Columbia Co.

The wider storm

Strong upper level and surface areas of low pressure moved NE into the Midwest, while a cold front along with a secondary weak low, formed and moved through the area. Gradient wind gusts, along with enhanced wind gusts associated with severe thunderstorms and a strong low level jet, resulted in widespread tree damage.

Began near Phinizy (33.6279, -82.3340).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1147263. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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