EF1 Tornado — Wilkinson, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Cooktown, Wilkinson, Georgia

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards moved east from Twiggs County into Wilkinson County west of Tarpley Road. The Tornado weakened somewhat but still snapped or uprooted a few trees. After crossing Old Macon Road the tornado ended along Knightpond Road where it briefly intensified and uprooted a few large oak trees. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #20, County #2/2, EF-1, Twiggs, Wilkinson, 2017:052].

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 698163. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.