Thunderstorm Wind — Screven, Georgia

2024-08-18 · near Dover, Screven, Georgia

Event narrative

The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Statesboro Highway near the intersection with Dover Road.

Wider weather episode

Strong instability, moderate levels of downdraft CAPE, ample bulk shear and a passing mid-level shortwave led to an environment supportive of strong/severe thunderstorms upstream, before activity entered Southeast Georgia with a cold front during evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.