Thunderstorm Wind — Marion, Georgia

2012-07-05 · near Elmview, Marion, Georgia

Event narrative

The Middle Flint Regional 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 26 just went of Buena Vista. Another tree was down across Pineville Road.

Wider weather episode

The upper ridge across the middle of the country remained in place on the 5th. Similar to the past few days, shortwaves pushing down the east side of the ridge continued to provide lift to help enhance convection during the afternoon. A surface trough remained in place across the area as well. Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed, with numerous thunderstorms becoming severe. Most of the severe weather reported consisted of wind damage, but there were a few reports of large hail as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 397200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.