Thunderstorm Wind — Emanuel, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Swainsboro Eman Co F, Emanuel, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emanuel County Emergency Manager reported numerous tree and power lines blown down across Swainsboro. Location include West Moring Street, McKenzie Drive, West Church Street and Advantage Lane.

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 698594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.