Thunderstorm Wind in Tattnall County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind May 9, 2024 · Tattnall 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

Tattnall County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Highway 169 in Mendes.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Mendes (32.0000, -81.9700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1185498. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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