Thunderstorm Wind — Ben Hill, Georgia

2021-05-04 · near Fitzgerald, Ben Hill, Georgia

Event narrative

Multiple county roads and state routes were closed due to downed trees and power lines. One mobile home suffered major damage and one house suffered minor damage.

Wider weather episode

A squall line pushed through the region, bringing widespread impacts to trees and power lines, particularly across portions of southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. Measured wind gusts of 60-70 mph occurred in southwest Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 950292. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.