Strong Wind in Dawson, Georgia

Strong Wind March 12, 2018 · Dawson, Georgia

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

Death

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Dawson County Emergency Manager reported that strong winds blew down a large tree near the intersection of Highway 136 and Bethel Church Road. The tree struck a vehicle killing the driver, a 47 year old volunteer firefighter.

The wider storm

A tightening surface pressure gradient between an exiting low pressure center and a strong ridge of high pressure building into the region resulted in strong, gusty winds across north and central Georgia during the late morning and through the afternoon. Numerous wind gusts between 35 mph and 45 mph were recorded over the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 740753. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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