Thunderstorm Wind in Echols County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind January 30, 2013 · Echols County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees were blown down across the county.

The wider storm

A very strong low level jet of 60-70 kts around 850 mb preceded a squall line as it moved over the forecast area. Instability was negligible, with one a few lightning strikes noted over western counties of SE Ga. Some of the strongest winds and minor wind damage occurred just ahead of the main squall line, which downed some trees and powerlines. Several clusters of convection became severe and produced more widespread tree damage...confined to the Suwannee River Valley and over SE Ga.

Began near Statenville (30.7300, -83.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 423308. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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