Thunderstorm Wind — Meriwether, Georgia

2025-05-18 · near Loftin, Meriwether, Georgia

Event narrative

Public reported several trees down near the intersection of Truitt St and River Rd, including one over the railroad near where it crosses River Rd.

Wider weather episode

An MCS developed across central Alabama and moved east southeast through central Georgia during the late night hours of the 17th into the early morning hours of the 18th. Severe winds caused a swath of downed trees, some on houses. Measured winds of 58 mph were recorded in Warner Robbins, however this was near the end of the lifecycle of the storm system.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1267603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.