Thunderstorm Wind — Baker, Georgia

2021-02-15 · near Iveys Mill, Baker, Georgia

Event narrative

A mesonet station with the University of Georgia in northwest Baker county measured a 65 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved through the area during the afternoon hours of Feb 15th. The airmass ahead of the front was relatively unstable, and shear was very strong. The result was a round of strong to severe storms across the tri-state area with damaging winds and a few tornadoes, including a strong EF2 tornado in Early county, GA. A few days later, a round of heavy rainfall led to minor flooding in Tift County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 942825. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.