Thunderstorm Wind — Pulaski, Georgia

2014-06-30 · near Finleyson, Pulaski, Georgia

Event narrative

The Pulaski County 911 Center reported several trees down in the southern part of the county, including along Highway 129 South, Mock Springs Road, and Blue Springs Road.

Wider weather episode

The upper ridge continued in place across the Southeast, with a weak shortwave pushing down the northwest flow aloft. Once again, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed and a few of these became severe with downed trees reported. Additionally, thunderstorms produced around two inches of rain in less than two hours in south central Gilmer County. The heavy rain fell over wet ground from previous rain the day before. Rapid runoff caused isolated flash flooding in that area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 530215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.