EF0 Tornado — Webster, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Preston, Webster, Georgia

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards occurred in northern Webster County. The tornado touched down just west of Seminole Road snapping several trees onto the roadway. The tornado moved east snapping trees as it crossed County Roads 8 and 123 before ending prior to crossing Highway 41. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #9, County #1/1, EF-0, Webster, 2017:041].

Wider weather episode

A strong short wave and associated surface low swept through the southern and eastern U.S. and combined with moderate instability and strong shear resulted in widespread severe weather, including numerous tornadoes, across north and central Georgia from late morning through the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 696043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.