Thunderstorm Wind in Echols County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind December 24, 2020 · Echols County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was blown down across the road near the intersection of Highway 135 north and Howell Road.

The wider storm

A strong pre-frontal squall line crossed the local area during the afternoon and into the early evening. Despite the limited instability, strong bulk shear of 50-60 kts and a strong low level jet produced widespread wind damage as a squall line crossed the local area. Wind gusts of 45-66 mph produced widespread tree and power line damage. Three QLCS tornadoes produced damage across NE FL where better surface based instability occurred during the afternoon ahead of the squall line.

Began near Howell (30.8300, -83.0500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 928395. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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