An unseasonably deep upper-level trough of low pressure and associated surface low pressure affected the region on April 19, 2019 during late morning into early afternoon hours. Very strong low to mid-level wind fields and ample forcing contributed to the development of a strong squall line of thunderstorms, which produced widespread damaging winds ahead of a surface cold front tracking east…
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An unseasonably deep upper-level trough of low pressure and associated surface low pressure affected the region on April 19, 2019 during late morning into early afternoon hours. Very strong low to mid-level wind fields and ample forcing contributed to the development of a strong squall line of thunderstorms, which produced widespread damaging winds ahead of a surface cold front tracking east through Southeast Georgia.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 19, 6:32 AM EST, 3 hours 37 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
732 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY TODAY...
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will move through the region today. Low
pressure over the Ohio Valley will prevail Saturday, followed
by high pressure Sunday through the middle next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Tide levels in the Charleston Harbor are expected to peak around
7.1 ft MLLW. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued until 11
AM for Charleston and Coastal Colleton counties.
Convection off the coast will stream north/northeast into parts
of the middle South Carolina coast for the next few hours.
Locally enhanced winds could accompany this activity, but these
cells are not expected to become severe. Watching for possible
urban flooding impacts for a brief period in Downtown Charleston
has activity could be occurring around the 837 AM high tide.
Winds already gusting 30-35 mph at KCHS. Will move the
Charleston County wind advisory up to the current time.
Otherwise, no major changes were made for this update.
Today: A very busy day is ahead. Water vapor imagery shows a
a potent upper low digging into the lower Mississippi Valley
early this morning. Strong forcing ahead of the low is
supporting a squall line across eastern Alabama which has shown
signs of strengthening over the past hour. The squall line will
continue to march east this morning and is on target to push
into far interior Southeast Georgia by late morning-early
afternoon, reaching the Savannah River and the Savannah Metro
Area by early-mid afternoon and southern South Carolina and the
Charleston Metro mid-late afternoon. Mesoscale convective
processes will ultimately determine how fast the line propagates
to the east which is hard to pin down this far out. Utilized a
blend of the various HREF members to depict the timing and
position of the squall line in the gridded forecasts with
gridded pops maxed out at 100% all areas at various times
through the day.
The risk for severe tstms remains elevated today given the
favorable juxtaposition of deep moisture, instability, strong
wind fields and forcing for assent across the region per model
time heights. The squall line is expected to cross the forecast
area during the typically favorable diurnal maximum with
modified soundings showing SBCAPE values reaching 2000-3000 J/kg
(temps near 80 with dewpoints around 70) within a highly
sheared environment. What is most troubling is there are signals
that the squall line could become regionally enhanced and
potentially quite dangerous as it crosses the Savannah River
into the South Carolina Midlands and Lowcountry later this
afternoon. This is in response to deep layered omega rapidly
intensifying in response to the approaching upper low becoming
negatively tilted and the associated right entrance region of
the upper jet becoming oriented from south-north atop a belt of
strengthening wind fields. This should provide a favorable
environment for a potentially widespread damaging wind threat
across mainly southern South Carolina where surface based
instability will be the highest. While the primary threat looks
to be damaging winds, model hodographs support a risk for a few
tornadoes with EHI's peaking 3-5 and 0-1km helicity values
ranging from 300-400 m2/s2 with SigTor values rising above 4.
The tornado risk will be highest where any supercells develop
ahead of the squall line or within the squall line itself.
It does not appear at this time that early morning coastal
convection will temper the severe weather threat later today and
any possible stabilizing influences from a shallow marine-layer
should be easily overwhelmed by the intense quasi-geostrophic
forcing noted in the various model guidance.
Breezy to very windy conditions will occur today outside any
convection that forms. The highest non-tstm winds look to occur
east of a Walterboro-Savannah line where the strongest low-
level wind fields will be found. A Wind Advisory has been
issued for this region for winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 40-45
mph. For Charleston and Tidal Berkeley, including much of the
Charleston Metro Area, mixed layer winds at KCHS rise to about
35 kt by 18z with momentum transfer algorithms supporting wind
gusts approaching 50 kt for about a 3-4 hour period early-mid
afternoon. Will cap winds at 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph for
now and keep conditions just below High Wind Warning thresholds.
However, this will need to be watched carefully, especially if
a period of enhanced insolation occurs.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY/...
Tonight: Expect rapidly improving conditions as a strong cold
front pushes offshore. Lows will drop into the upper 40s inland
to the mid-upper 50s at the coast.
Saturday: The mid-levels will consist of a unseasonable strong
trough over the eastern half of the country in the morning with low
pressure near the OH Valley. In fact, NAEFS shows 500 mb heights
near the core of the trough about 4 standard deviations below normal
for this time of year. As time progresses, the trough will shift to
the east, with its southern extent beginning to move offshore by
daybreak Sunday. Meanwhile, the low continues to meander near the OH
Valley. At the surface, in the morning a strong cold front will be
moving off the East Coast while low pressure is near the OH Valley.
Weak troughing will extend from the low into the TN Valley. As time
progresses, the cold front will continue to shift further offshore
while the low meanders near the OH Valley. The trough will shift to
the northeast. Drier air will build into our area with PWATs falling
as low as 0.5". Models hint that during the day there could be some
remnant showers far offshore (with the departing front) and towards
the mountains (with the trough). But it appears we should stay
within the dry air and see only clouds. The dry forecast continues
into the night as high pressure in the Gulf builds towards us. The
pressure gradient will be elevated, leading to gusty southwest winds
in the afternoon, especially at the beaches. Below normal 850 mb
temperatures and low heights will lead to below normal temperatures.
Highs across the area may not reach the 70 degree mark. This will
carry over into the night with lows falling into the 40s, warmer at
the beaches.
Sunday: The mid-levels will consist of a strong trough along the
East Coast in the morning. The trough will weaken and lift to the
northeast with time, allowing heights to rise over our area.
At the surface, broad high pressure centered over FL will spread
across the Southeast into the night. Strong subsidence will bring
dry conditions and sunny skies. Warmer 850 mb temperatures and
rising heights will lead to seasonal temperatures.
Monday: The mid-levels will consist of a trough over the
Northeastern U.S. in the morning. As this trough continues to lift
to the northeast with time, ridging will build over the Southeast.
At the surface, high pressure will prevail over the Southeast. The
dry weather and sunny skies continues. Temperatures should rise a
few degrees above normal, but remain cooler at the beaches due to
the sea breeze.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
High pressure over the Southeast Monday night will remain nearly
stationary into Tuesday, bringing dry conditions and above normal
temperatures. The high starts to shift offshore Wednesday as a front
approaches from the north. Models have this front weakening as it
gets closer to us, meaning the rain threat should be low. Thursday
the models diverge on the upper level pattern and the overall rain
threat, so we went with a blend for the forecast.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
KCHS: Areas of convection near KJAX is expected to lift north
and expand through daybreak. Activity is targeted to impact the
terminal roughly 12-14z. Expect dry conditions for several hours
thereafter with very gusty winds reaching as high as 40-45 kt at
times. Squall line is expected to push through the terminal
roughly 20-23z brining a risk for heavy rainfall, erratic wind
shifts and IFR vsbys. Once the line passes, expect steadily
improving conditions with VFR prevailing sunset through 20/06z.
KSAV: Convection near KJAX is expected to pass east of the
terminal through daybreak. Will carry VCTS 11-14z to cover. Dry
conditions will prevail through the morning with a squall line
expected to cross the terminal roughly 18-21z. Line will bring
heavy rainfall, erratic winds and IFR vsbys. Otherwise, gusty
winds will continue to impact the region for much of the day.
Gusts could reach as high as 30-35 kt. VFR will prevail from
late afternoon through 20/06z.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Gusty southwest winds Saturday
afternoon.
&&
.MARINE...
Today and Tonight: A Gale Warning is in effect for all waters
through this evening. Dangerous conditions will develop across
the waters later this morning with gale force winds expected,
especially in frequent gusts. Winds may actually reach sustained
gales for the Charleston County and Georgia offshore waters
where gusts could approach 45 kt. There is a concern that a few
storm force wind gusts could occur in the Charleston Harbor
where diurnal heating could locally enhance the winds there. Do
not think any storm force gusts will be frequent enough for a
Storm Warning in the Charleston Harbor at this point. A squall
line will begin to move into the waters by late afternoon
brining a risk for enhanced winds and waterspouts. Seas will
peak 7-11 ft nearshore waters and 11-13 ft over the Georgia
offshore waters. Winds should diminish below gale force early
tonight with the Gale Warning likely being replaced with a Small
Craft Advisory at that time.
Saturday through Tuesday: A strong cold front will be moving
off the East Coast Saturday morning while low pressure is near
the OH Valley. The pressure gradient across the coastal waters
will be elevated, leading to gusty southwest winds in the
morning. Saturday afternoon the gradient will lower as the front
moves further offshore, allowing winds to ease. But it's a safe
bet that Small Craft Advisories will be up for all of the
coastal waters and maybe even Charleston Harbor Saturday morning
due to winds and seas. These advisories should drop off by
Saturday night. Broad high pressure will spread across the
Southeast Sunday night, then prevail towards the middle of next
week, bringing tranquil conditions.
Surf Zone Hazards: Increasing winds and seas will support a high
risk for rip currents at all beaches today. In addition,
breakers in the surf zone are expected to reach 6-8 ft for the
Charleston County beaches and 4-6 for all remaining beaches. A
High Surf Advisory has been issued to address this.
&&
.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...High Rip Current Risk through this evening for GAZ117-119-139-
141.
High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ117-119-
139-141.
Wind Advisory until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for GAZ119.
SC...High Rip Current Risk through this evening for SCZ048>051.
High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ048-049-
051.
Wind Advisory until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for SCZ043>045-048-
049-051.
Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ050-052.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 AM EDT this morning for SCZ049-
050.
High Surf Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for SCZ050.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT this evening for AMZ350-352-374.
Gale Warning until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ354.
Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for AMZ330.
&&Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-140-SCZ040-042-047-201500- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans- Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Inland McIntosh- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Jasper- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. GAZ117-139-141-201500- Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Risk for Rip Currents. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. GAZ119-SCZ048-049-051-201500- Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Risk for Rip Currents. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. SCZ043>045-201500- Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. AMZ350-352-374-201500- Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. AMZ330-201500- Charleston Harbor- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. AMZ354-201500- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. SCZ050-201500- Charleston- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Risk for Rip Currents. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. SCZ052-201500- Tidal Berkeley- 1048 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
729 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0724 AM TSTM WND GST CHARLESTON AIRPORT 32.90N 80.04W
04/19/2019 E44 MPH CHARLESTON SC ASOS
AT THE CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, THE ASOS
REPORTED A 38 KNOT WIND GUST.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1900134
RADPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
814 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0806 AM TSTM WND GST 4 ESE CHARLESTON 32.75N 79.87W
04/19/2019 M44 MPH AMZ330 SC MESONET
THE FORT SUMTER RANGE MESONET SITE REPORTED A WIND GUST
OF 38 KNOTS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1900135
RADPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
820 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0806 AM MARINE TSTM WIND 4 ESE CHARLESTON 32.75N 79.87W
04/19/2019 M44 MPH AMZ330 SC MESONET
THE FORT SUMTER RANGE MESONET SITE REPORTED A WIND GUST
OF 38 KNOTS.
&&
CORRECTED EVENT
EVENT NUMBER CHS1900135
RADPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
833 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM MARINE TSTM WIND 39 SSE CENTENARY 32.50N 79.10W
04/19/2019 M40 MPH AMZ370 SC BUOY
BUOY 4 REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 35 KNOTS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1900136
RADThe Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 124 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:00 UTC.
49 thunderstorm wind, 1 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Rossville Road near the intersection with Georgia Highway 99.
The Long County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on 4th Street.
The Long County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Arnold Drive.
The Long County 911 Cal Center reported a tree down on Godfrey Road.
The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Line Road and Howard Road.
The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported multiple power lines down, including one on fire.
The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Dairy Road and Georgia Highway 196.
The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Gus Denmark Road and Mud Road.
The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Rushing Road and Shaw Road.
The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Jones Road.
The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Heron Bridge Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down on Cottonvale Road and Salt Landing Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down at exit 155 on I-95 Eastbound.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down near the intersection of Ash Street and Highway 80.
The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on a garage.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Pine Barren Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Village Drive.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree and power line down on Littleneck Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Dean Forest and Central Avenue.
The Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree and power line down on Dublin Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Old Louisville Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home and downed power lines on Glenwood Drive in Pooler, GA.
The media reported a tree blocking I-16 eastbound.
An amateur radio operator reported trees down on Roebling Road.
The garage doors of Shawnee Fire Department were blown in.
The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Old Ogeechee Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along 13th Street in Garden City, GA.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree snapped near the check-in terminal at the Savannah Airport.
The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Rossville Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a portable aircraft boarding ramp blown over on its side.
The Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down and power lines down on Lynn Drive.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported multiple warehouses damaged, including one with a partial roof collapse near the intersection of Expansion Boulevard and Jimmy Deloach. Trees were also down.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a roof collapse on a large commercial warehouse along Crossroads Parkway.
An amateur radio operator relayed a report of trees and a power line down on Pinder Point Road.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on EMD Boulevard.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a roof blown off a warehouse on Logistics Way.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along Ansford Drive.
An amateur radio operator relayed a report of trees down at the intersection of Highway 21 and Interstate 95.
The media reported a tree uprooted near Midway, GA.
A 66 mph wind gust was recorded at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge RAWS site.
A report via social media indicated trees uprooted and snapped off near the intersection of Pryor Road and Newington, GA.
Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Blue Jay Road and McCall Road.
A firefighter reported trees down on Highway 119 near Clyo.
An employee of the University of Georgia Marine Institute reported damage on Sapelo Island. There were two mobile homes with tree damage on Pond Circle and Magnolia Circle. A large building had minor damage on Turkey Fountain Way. There were also reports of trees down across the island, especially on the road going towards the lighthouse, around the Georgia Marine Institute and along Long Tabby Road.
An Emergency Manager reported power lines down on Shipyard Road.
The NERRS site on Sapelo Island recorded 62 mph wind gusts for 6 minutes.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on East 32nd Street in Savannah.
A trained spotter reported a trampoline flipped over and a tree snapped on Adams Road. Power poles were also reported twisted and trees down and snapped.
A report via social media indicated a tree snapped in the Isle of Hope area.
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