Thunderstorm Wind — Echols, Georgia

2019-03-01 · near Mayday, Echols, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was blown down across Highway 129 near mile marker 13. The time of the event was based on radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong short wave trough pivoted across a moderately unstable airmass during the afternoon that triggered a few severe storms. Strong speed shear in the low and levels combined with cool temperatures aloft favored storm impacts of gusty winds 40-60 mph and hail.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (30.8260, -83.0027)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 808243. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.