Thunderstorm Wind — Brantley, Georgia

2025-03-16 · near Shea, Brantley, Georgia

Event narrative

Downed trees were reported along Riverside

Rd near Thrift Loop and Stephen Park Rd. A

few were reported to have fallen on

powerlines. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong pre-frontal squall line moved across the region during the day. A slight risk of severe storms was in place for the local area with bulk shear of 45-60 kts phased with diurnal instability and 0-3 km SRH near 300 s2/m2 posing a tornado threat, especially for locations north of the Interstate 10 corridor. A couple of tornadoes impacted the local area with other reports of wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242358. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.