Thunderstorm Wind — Pulaski, Georgia

2012-08-09 · near Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia

Event narrative

The Pulaski County Emergency Manager reported that two trees and several power lines were blown down in and just east of Hawkinsville.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level low was deepening over the Great Lakes, with a series of shortwaves rotating around it. One wave moved through on August 9th, and several showers and thunderstorms developed as a result. Several lightning strikes resulted in house fires across the area. Additionally, a couple of storms became severe across central Georgia with wind damage reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 403271. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.