Thunderstorm Wind — Stewart, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Richland, Stewart, Georgia

Event narrative

The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported trees and power poles blown down along Highway 520 in Richland.

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 698554. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.