EF0 Tornado — Wilkinson, Georgia

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

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey team found an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down in southern Wilkinson county along Quinn Williams Road just north of Highway 112. This weak

tornado snapped or uprooted several trees as it moved east crossing US Highway 441 and South Sandy Creek before crossing into Laurens County. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #23, County #1/2, EF-0, Wilkinson, Laurens, 2017:055].

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 698173. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.