Lightning — Long, Georgia

2020-06-27 · near Donald, Long, Georgia

Event narrative

A report relayed via amateur radio indicated lightning struck and brought down a tree off Highway 196.

Wider weather episode

The combination of forcing associated with a mid-level shortwave and ample moisture/instability led to the development of thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (31.8800, -81.8700)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 901158. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.