Thunderstorm Wind — Liberty, Georgia

2021-04-24 · near Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia

Event narrative

The Liberty County Warning Point reported a tree down at 3287 South Coastal Highway and Cay Creek Road.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system approaching from the west, led to a warm front advancing north through the area late morning into early afternoon hours, followed by a period of higher instability and stronger shear ahead of a cold front advancing into the area during late evening hours. The pattern led to rounds of thunderstorms, mainly in the form of lines with the passing fronts, a few of which became severe with damaging winds across southeast Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.