Thunderstorm Wind — Macon, Georgia

2012-07-03 · near Barrons Lane, Macon, Georgia

Event narrative

The Macon County 911 Center reported that several trees and several power lines were blown down along Highways 49 and 224.

Wider weather episode

Another strong shortwave swung across the Tennessee Valley on the 3rd. Meanwhile, a lee side trough remained in place across central Georgia. These two forcing mechanisms combined with continued strong daytime heating and low level moisture allowed another round of severe pulse convection to form during the afternoon hours. Several severe thunderstorms developed, with large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 396859. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.