Funnel Cloud — Clinch, Georgia

2020-04-08 · near New Sirmans, Clinch, Georgia

Event narrative

There were multiple reports of funnel cloud west of DuPont. The time of the event was based on radar.

Wider weather episode

Deep layer west-southwesterly flow advected warm, moist air over the region that increased PWATS to 1.9 with above normal warmth as high temperatures warmed into the upper 80s. A weak disturbance aloft moved through the Gulf states and approach SE GA during the evening which triggered a few strong to severe thunderstorms with activity spreading toward the I-10 corridor of northeast Florida. With 0-6 km bulk shear of 45-55 kt and MUCAPE of 2000-25000 J/kg, conditions were favorable for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877266. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.