Thunderstorm Wind — Evans, Georgia

2024-05-09 · near Claxton, Evans, Georgia

Event narrative

Evans County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 280 and Recreation Department Road.

Wider weather episode

The combination of strong forcing, instability, and ambient shear combined to produce a significant threat of severe weather across southeast Georgia during the afternoon hours. As thunderstorms moved across the area, numerous instances of damaging wind gusts and large hail were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.