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Thunderstorm Wind in Emanuel County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 9, 2020 · Emanuel County, Georgia

52 mph

Estimated gust (45 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Emanuel County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down along Modoc Road near the Swainsboro Raceway.

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 Swainsboro (32.6200, -82.3300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 916418. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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