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
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Weatherflow sensor at Savannah Entrance Light measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots.
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 1210881. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.