Thunderstorm Wind — Candler, Georgia

2025-06-25 · near Metter, Candler, Georgia

Event narrative

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of S E Broad Street and Lillian Street.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms congealing north-northwest of the region eventually tracked south into the local area, encountering a highly unstable airmass displaying large downdraft CAPE and strong mid-level lapse rates, leading to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts across Southeast Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1279841. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.