Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Georgia

2017-07-06 · near Gill, Lincoln, Georgia

Event narrative

Lincoln Co GA EM reported ten power poles snapped, and lines down, near the intersection of Graball Rd and Hwy 79.

Wider weather episode

Strong daytime heating, along with a surface trough and dry air aloft, all combined to produce scattered severe thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 699564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.