Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sd Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
2024-08-20 · near Tybee Island, Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sd Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
45 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow sensor at Tybee Island measured wind gusts of at least 34 knots between 756 PM to 801 PM with a peak wind gust of 45 knots at 756 PM.
Wider weather episode
Modest instability and downdraft CAPE near a sea breeze circulation led to thunderstorms developing and then capable of producing damaging wind gusts as a cold front pushed south along the coast.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.