Thunderstorm Wind — Toombs, Georgia

2018-04-23 · near Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia

Event narrative

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down around the intersection of Highway 292 and Fowler Street and damage to the roof of Vidalia High School nearby.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front associated with a deep upper-level low swept across the region. Moderate instability and strong mid-level winds combined to produce scattered severe thunderstorms across portions of central and east Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 744102. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.