Thunderstorm Wind — Echols, Georgia

2011-09-05 · near Statenville, Echols, Georgia

Event narrative

Large tree limbs were blown down across western portions of Echols county. Trees were blown down onto power lines which caused power outages. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.

Wider weather episode

The remnant circulation of T.S. Lee moved across the deep south during the day. Dynamical forcing and high moisture content (precipitable water values over 2 inches across the region) enabled scattered storms to form across the forecast area during the late afternoon and evening when surface based instability was high.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 333738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.