Heavy Rain — Pierce, Georgia

2024-11-07 · near Homestead, Pierce, Georgia

Event narrative

Private weather station near Waycross

measured 4.49 inches of rain in about an

hour.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture on the east side of Hurricane Rafael combined with an inverted trough combined to produce localized heavy rainfall across inland areas under onshore, easterly flow. This influx of moisture combined with instability produced thunderstorms and showers will heavy rainfall rates. A flood watch was in effect.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.