Thunderstorm Wind — Bulloch, Georgia

2024-05-09 · near Esla, Bulloch, Georgia

Event narrative

Bulloch County Emergency Management reported power lines down at Highway 46 and Hood Loop 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 1185492. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.