Thunderstorm Wind — Quitman, Georgia

2015-04-25 · near Georgetown, Quitman, Georgia

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms tracked across the region on April 25th. Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. This damage was scattered across a wide area with many counties affected. It is likely a widespread area saw wind gusts in excess of 60 mph with localized areas seeing wind gusts in excess of hurricane force based on the reports received and radar wind velocity data.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 572184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.