Thunderstorm Wind — Atkinson, Georgia

2017-08-30 · near Oberry, Atkinson, Georgia

Event narrative

Winds blew power lines down across Highway 135.

Wider weather episode

A front lifted north across the region and provided a focus for strong to severe storms to develop. Convection was enhanced in the afternoon and evening due to the sea breezes and diurnal heating interacting near the front.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 714932. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.