Thunderstorm Wind — Brantley, Georgia

2025-02-16 · near Shea, Brantley, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was blown down in Hickox across Riverside Road. The cost of damage was unknown. Wind gusts were between 45-50 mph at other observation sites nearby around the time of this damage. The time of damage was based on radar.

Wider weather episode

A pre-frontal squall line of strong to severe storms moved quickly across the area through the day. Widespread wind gusts of 40-55 mph were observed which caused wind damage with localized 60 mph estimated damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1232227. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.