Thunderstorm Wind in Toombs County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 8, 2020 · Toombs County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$4K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Toombs County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down across the county from the south side of Vidalia to near English Eddy.

The wider storm

Despite weak upper ridging building into the region, strong afternoon heating and ample moisture resulted in moderate instability and isolated severe thunderstorms each afternoon and evening.

Began near Vidalia (32.2024, -82.4214).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 916417. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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