Thunderstorm Wind — Jenkins, Georgia

2024-06-10 · near Millen, Jenkins, Georgia

Event narrative

The Jenkins County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on power lines and a transformer.

Wider weather episode

Mid-level shortwave energy approaching the region along with a nearly stationary cold front across the area provided ample forcing within an environment displaying strong instability, deep moisture, ample shear and very strong downdraft CAPE, leading to strong and severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds across Southeast Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.