Lightning — Baldwin, Georgia

2020-08-14 · near Sandtown, Baldwin, Georgia

Event narrative

The Baldwin County Emergency Manager reported a house struck by lightning on Klesco Lane. The house sustained minimal damage.

Wider weather episode

Despite only marginal instability, afternoon heating and a persistent, weak mid-level trough over the region resulted in isolated strong to severe thunderstorms each afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 916478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.