Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sound Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
2015-07-21 · near Altamaha Sound, Savannah Ga To Altamaha Sound Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System site at Sapelo Island measured a 35 knot wind gust with a passing thunderstorm.
Wider weather episode
Strong thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours within a very unstable environment and a sharp surface trough. These thunderstorms pushed toward the coast and produced very strong wind gusts along area beaches and the adjacent coastal waters.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 592768. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.