Thunderstorm Wind — Pierce, Georgia

2025-04-07 · near Patterson, Pierce, Georgia

Event narrative

Pierce county 911 reported powerlines down along U.S. Highway 84 in the vicinity of Patterson. The time of damage was based on radar.

Wider weather episode

Pre-front thunderstorms moved across an unstable airmass during the afternoon and evening as a strong 500 mb 55-70 kt jet moved across the area providing additional dynamical support and enhanced unidirectional shear.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1244252. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.