Thunderstorm Wind — Berrien, Georgia

2024-05-17 · near Nashville, Berrien, Georgia

Event narrative

Tree limbs were blown down on Highway 11.

Wider weather episode

During the early morning hours of May 17th, a long lived derecho that impacted the north central Gulf coast clipped portions of Gulf and Franklin counties with significant wind gusts in excess of hurricane force measured, along with impacts to trees and power lines and minor structural damage. Later in the day and on May 18th, additional rounds of severe storms impacted the tri-state area with damage to trees and power lines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183717. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.