Thunderstorm Wind — Toombs, Georgia

2020-08-08 · near Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 916417. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.