Thunderstorm Wind — Hancock, Georgia

2016-07-06 · near Shoulderbone, Hancock, Georgia

Event narrative

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported trees blown down and blocking the road along Highway 16 near Green Springs Road and along Highway 22 near mile post 12.

Wider weather episode

A very moist and moderately unstable airmass over the region, combined with strong daytime heating and a series of weak short waves moving over the state, resulted in scattered severe thunderstorms each afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 653344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.