Thunderstorm Wind — Mitchell, Georgia

2024-03-27 · near Sale City, Mitchell, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was blocking Highway 93 near Sale City.

Wider weather episode

Steep mid-level lapse rates with sufficient instability ahead of a cold front sparked numerous thunderstorms across the area with severe weather. Most of the reports were in the form of large hail, and wind damage was confined to the Valdosta area. However, significant wind damage did occur in Valdosta due to a downburst.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167826. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.