Thunderstorm Wind — Crawford, Georgia

2017-02-07 · near Nakomis, Crawford, Georgia

Event narrative

The Crawford County 911 center reported multiple trees blown down between Crook Road and Tribble Road in the southern portion of the county.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper-level trough and short wave swept through the region during the afternoon and evening. A marginally unstable air mass in place across central Georgia combined with moderate mid and deep-layer shear were enough to produce scattered severe thunderstorms, and an isolated tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 675325. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.