Thunderstorm Wind in Richmond County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind January 9, 2024 · Richmond County, Georgia

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was downed on the 2100 block of Croft Rd.

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 Peach Orchard (33.4400, -82.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1147269. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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