Thunderstorm Wind — Burke, Georgia

2025-06-25 · near Gough, Burke, Georgia

Event narrative

Burke county EM reported trees down blocking roadway at Lake Eleanor Road and Gough Spur Road. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A unique synoptic setup with northeast flow around an offshore upper level low pressure system produced widespread damaging winds across SC before diving into Burke county GA. High instability peaked in the afternoon and dry air aloft were ideal conditions for organized downbursts and microbursts during the evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.