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Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind May 19, 2024 · Washington County, Georgia

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Single tree down along the 3000 block of hwy 242 per 911 center.

The wider storm

A slow moving sea-breeze boundary was able to initiate thunderstorms in East-Central GA during the afternoon hours. A few thunderstorms were able to become strong with gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The slow moving storms dropped significant rainfall causing flash flooding.

Began near Sun Hill (32.9400, -82.7500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1185870. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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