EF0 Tornado — Jefferson, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Grange, Jefferson, Georgia

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado in Washington County moved east into Jefferson County as an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards. The tornado crossed Highway 88 and Hardeman Road where it caused minor damage to a roof of a home and minor damage to a shed. The tornado continued uprooting several trees before lifting just east of Highway 171. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #27, County #2/2, EF-0, Washington, Jefferson, 2017:059].

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 698287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.