Thunderstorm Wind — Taylor, Georgia

2018-06-08 · near Griffith, Taylor, Georgia

Event narrative

The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported 4 to 5 mature pecan trees blown down near the intersection of Highway 137 and Montfort Road.

Wider weather episode

A persistent, weak upper-level low combined with ample moisture and strong afternoon heating resulted in scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. Isolated reports of damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were received each day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 760045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.