Thunderstorm Wind — Lamar, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Barnesvle Redbone Ar, Lamar, Georgia

Event narrative

Am amateur radio operator reported trees blown down around the intersection of Highway 341 and Willis Road.

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 698567. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.