Thunderstorm Wind — Bacon, Georgia

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

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were blown down NE of Alma. Wind damage also occurred to a few storage buildings.

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 571284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.