Thunderstorm Wind — Echols, Georgia

2011-06-13 · near Statenville, Echols, Georgia

Event narrative

A downburst caused extensive damage along the 1200 to 1500 block of J. Frank Culpepper Road. Two homes had extensive roof damage; one tin roof was completely removed. There were 50 to 100 trees blown down. One home in the area had the back side torn off by thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

Very unstable conditions were present with wet down bursts likely given high differential theta-e values. Storm initiated along the sea breeze fronts and outflow boundaries. Several severe storms developed across northeast Florida during the afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 304250. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.