Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sound Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
2015-07-19 · near Tybee Island, Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sound Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
34 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The South Tybee Weatherflow site measured a 34 knot wind gust with a passing thunderstorm. A peak gust of 44 knots occurred a few minutes later.
Wider weather episode
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours within a surface trough with prevailing northwest flow aloft. These thunderstorms eventually progressed to the coast and produced strong wind gusts.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 592753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.