Thunderstorm Wind in Marion County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind July 5, 2012 · Marion County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$3K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Elmview (32.3200, -84.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 397200. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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