Thunderstorm Wind in Screven County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2024 · Screven County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Dover (32.5700, -81.7100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1212233. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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