Thunderstorm Wind — Wheeler, Georgia

2016-06-17 · near Glenwood, Wheeler, Georgia

Event narrative

The Wheeler County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down around the intersection of Highways 46 and 19.

Wider weather episode

A deepening upper-level trough over the southeastern U.S. combined with a cold front moving south across the state resulted in widespread severe thunderstorms across North and Central Georgia during the afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 649986. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.