Thunderstorm Wind — Bacon, Georgia

2015-06-12 · near Alma, Bacon, Georgia

Event narrative

Trees and powerlines were blown down in NW Alma.

Wider weather episode

Deep layer ridging was building westward from the Bahamas, which brought more mid level dry air over the local area. Dry air entrainment into scattered sea breeze and outflow driven thunderstorms increased downdraft magnitudes and caused widespread wind damage in severe storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 571283. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.