Thunderstorm Wind — Charlton, Georgia

2019-03-01 · near Toledo, Charlton, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was blown down across Highway 121 near mile marker 7. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data inclusion.

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 808244. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.