The middle part of June was unusually stormy across the area. Numerous rounds of strong to severe storms impacted the region with multiple squall lines that produced severe winds as well as supercells that produced large hail and tornadoes.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS TAE wrote it up.
The middle part of June was unusually stormy across the area. Numerous rounds of strong to severe storms impacted the region with multiple squall lines that produced severe winds as well as supercells that produced large hail and tornadoes. Heavy rain also occurred over a multi-day period, which saturated the ground and led to some instances of flash flooding.
The synoptic pattern featured well above average 250 mb zonal wind anomalies, which were traceable back to an active subtropical jet stream. Greater than average instability was also present, in part due to anomalously warm Gulf of Mexico SSTs. This combination of above average shear from the active subtropical jet and above average instability from the warmer than average SSTs provided a synoptic environment favorable for severe weather as upper level shortwaves moving through the area. This pattern persisted for many days, leading to an unusually large amount of severe weather.
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 Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 12, 2:41 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 341 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY... .NEAR TERM... (Today and tonight) Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 Monitoring a southeast translating Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) this morning over Central Alabama and Georgia. This should time into our AL/GA Counties between 08Z and 10Z. Ahead of this activity, a corridor of SB CAPE up to 1.5k J/kg exists with deep layer shear up to 40 knots. This may sustain some activity into our area, with isolated damaging wind gusts possible, especially within bowing segments. Greatest threat is across our Southeast AL and GA Counties, with portions of this area under a SPC Slight Risk this morning. For today, expect decent air mass recovery in the wake of this morning's MCS. A surface front advancing southward toward the area and another mid-level shortwave progged to move in from the west will provide ample lift within an air mass characterized by SB CAPE up to 4k J/kg. Unseasonably strong Bulk Shear around 30 kts will also aid in storm organization, with motion generally east-southeastward around 30 knots. Much of the area is under a SPC Marginal Risk this afternoon. The main threat is damaging wind gusts, with inverted-v/caret sounding profiles. Given the extent of the instability and some veering of the wind with height, hail will be possible as well. Activity should end by midnight tonight, as the shortwave exits and CIN increases. Temperatures will be slightly above average today and tonight, with southwest winds today becoming gusty, up to 20-25 mph at times. && .SHORT TERM... (Tuesday through Wednesday night) Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 An active weather pattern is expected through the short term period as the subtropical jet remains camped out across the Gulf Coast states while a weak front stalls overhead or just north of the area. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the near term period, with severe weather and heavy rainfall possible. Storms may push into the region from the NW and W via MCSs in addition to firing along the seabreeze and/or other leftover boundaries in the afternoons. A lot of the timing, particularly of the heavy rain and severe threat, will likely end up being fairly mesoscale-driven. However, when we have a setup with cool season jet support and warm season moisture and instability at the same time, we're likely in for some fairly active weather over the next several days. While the primary threats are damaging winds and heavy rainfall, hail and tornadoes will also be possible. && .LONG TERM... (Thursday through Sunday) Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 The active weather pattern is forecast to continue through the long term period as well with the subtropical jet largely remaining in place across the Gulf Coast states. However, the aforementioned front is forecast to have dissipated by Thursday which removes at least one of the main focusing mechanisms for thunderstorm development. Nevertheless, scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast each day with severe weather and heavy rainfall remaining possible. The heavy rainfall threat in particular will be largely depending on how the next couple of days plays out. More rain over the next couple of days will mean our soils will be more sensitive to additional heavy rainfall over the long term. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1250 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 Brief restrictions are possible this morning at ABY and DHN in association with a weakening line of SHRA/TSRA moving southeast toward the terminals. Attention then turns to the development of additional TSRA from late this afternoon into this evening with highest chances outside of ECP. Except brief MVFR with TSRA, VFR conditions are expected. Southwest winds will increase to around 10 kts with gusts around 20 kts today. && .MARINE... Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 Southwest winds prevail through the work week with generally favorable boating the next couple of days outside of thunderstorms. A stormy pattern likely arrives by Wednesday with prevailing winds increasing to cautionary levels, especially over nearshore Apalachee Bay where gusts in excess of 25 knots are possible. Strong convective gusts and lightning will be the main concern heading into the weekend. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 An unseasonably wet pattern will remain in place this week. Elevated transport winds will contribute to pockets of high dispersion over portions of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Big Bend and Panhandle today through Wednesday. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 254 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023 Periods of heavy rainfall will be possible through the upcoming week, with the greatest threat over the next three to four days. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are forecast, primarily across SE AL and S GA, with isolated higher amounts also possible over the next week. This rainfall may lead to some flash flooding. Heavy rainfall will also likely lead to rises on area rivers, although our rivers remain well below flood stage at this time. Therefore, no river flooding is expected over at least the next 3 to 5 days. Heavier rain to our north may cause additional rises on area rivers later on. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is requested. Spotters should safely report significant weather conditions and/or damage by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Tallahassee 92 74 92 74 / 50 30 60 20 Panama City 87 77 87 76 / 20 20 40 20 Dothan 92 71 90 72 / 60 40 70 40 Albany 92 70 90 70 / 60 40 70 50 Valdosta 92 72 91 72 / 60 40 70 30 Cross City 89 74 90 74 / 10 0 30 20 Apalachicola 86 77 85 77 / 10 10 30 10 && .TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...None. && NEAR TERM...LF SHORT TERM...Merrifield LONG TERM....Merrifield AVIATION...LF MARINE...Merrifield FIRE WEATHER...LF HYDROLOGY...Merrifield
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
331 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023
ALZ067-GAZ120>122-120800-
Henry AL-Quitman GA-Randolph GA-Clay GA-
331 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Henry,
northwestern Clay, northwestern Randolph and Quitman Counties through
400 AM EDT/300 AM CDT/...
At 331 AM EDT/231 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Buena Vista to near
Lumpkin to near Gaino. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Coates, Wire Bridge, Bonapartes Retreat, Scottsboro
Crossroads, Hatcher, Crossroads and Ricks Place.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3198 8504 3198 8501 3197 8495 3195 8496
3192 8491 3193 8480 3192 8480 3192 8474
3169 8520 3170 8525 3170 8522 3174 8521
3177 8516 3177 8512 3178 8514 3189 8513
3190 8511 3194 8508 3196 8509 3199 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0731Z 280DEG 32KT 3236 8451 3207 8488 3181 8540
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
33Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
412 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023
GAZ120>122-124-126-120845-
Quitman GA-Randolph GA-Lee GA-Terrell GA-Clay GA-
412 AM EDT Mon Jun 12 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Clay,
Randolph, northwestern Lee, Quitman and central Terrell Counties
through 445 AM EDT...
At 411 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Oglethorpe to near Plains to 9 miles northeast
of Fort Gaines. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dawson, Cuthbert, Georgetown, Shellman, Smithville, Bronwood,
Parrott, Wire Bridge, Carnegie, Crossroads, Randolph Co A/p,
Chambliss, Olivers Mill, Hatcher, Morris, Martins Crossroads,
Benevolence, Springvale, Cotton Hill and Wades.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3195 8496 3192 8491 3192 8445 3196 8444
3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8406 3163 8476
3180 8513 3184 8514 3198 8498 3197 8495
TIME...MOT...LOC 0811Z 280DEG 32KT 3229 8409 3201 8446 3175 8497
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
33The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 106 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 08:56 UTC.
66 thunderstorm wind, 18 hail, 17 flash flood, 7 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was blown down and resulted in a power outage.
Three transformers were blown near the Publix.
A power line was blown down on Pearson Road near Woodcrest Road.
Numerous power outages occurred due to severe storms with downed and sagging power lines.
Numerous power outages occurred due to severe storms with downed and sagging power lines.
A tree was blown down at Merritt Road and Thigpen Trail.
Tree limbs were blocking 1 of 2 lanes on Highway 3 at Jackson Dairy Road.
A tree was blown down on Main Street.
A small shed and aluminum carport was damaged.
Power lines were blown down on Front Street in Sylvester.
A couple of trees and power lines were blown down on Railroad Street.
A tree was blown down near PSC Road.
Trees were blown down across Randolph county.
A tree was blown down near Miller Ave and Lake Dr.
A tree was blown down near Copeland St and Martin St.
RAWS station TT665 gusted to 51 knots.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Terrell county.
Several trees were blown down on Andrew Avery Road near the county border.
A tree was blown down at 1000 Tallahassee Road in Dougherty county.
A tree was blown down at Lily Pond Road and Newton Road.
A tree was snapped from the Leesburg area.
A tree was blown down at Radium Springs Road and Putney Ave.
Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
Large tree limbs fell on Highway 97 at Branchville Road blocking all lanes.
Multiple trees were blown down over road southwest of Pelham.
A car in Baconton was damaged by a fallen tree.
A church steeple was blown into the roadway on Highway 32 about one mile west of Doles.
Multiple pine trees were blown down on Highway 313 just north of Highway 32.
A hay barn was damaged.
A tree was blown down blocking Sands Dr.
Multiple trees were blown down near New Elm.
A spotter measured a wind gust of 60 mph on a roof top anemometer.
Part of an awning was blown off in Norman Park.
Trees were blown down.
Several trees were blown down.
A spotter measured a wind gust of 70 mph on a portable anemometer.
Multiple trees were blown down throughout the southeast portion of the county.
Trees were blown down.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
A carport collapsed with trees blown down.
Trees were blown down along South Highway 135.
Trees were blown down along South Highway 221.
A tree was blown down near Adams Road and Knights Ferry Road.
A tornado touched down near the Clay-Quitman county line, causing minor tree damage. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Beachom Road in Quitman county. The most significant tree damage was seen in this location with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. The tornado continued northeastward through inaccessible areas before crossing Lower Morris Road and dissipating just south of US Highway 82. Special thanks to WTVM-TV meteorologist Dana Barker for providing photos and a detailed description of the damage path for this survey.
A tornado touched down just east of the intersection of Odom Lane and Cedar Springs Lane south of Blakely. Several snapped pine trees were found, consistent with EF-1 damage. The tornado then crossed Georgia Highway 39 where several large branches were broken off. The top bar of a chain-link fence was pulled out and a wooden fence was also blown down in this area south of Blakely. The tornado then moved eastward, roughly paralleling south of Damascus Street, snapping and uprooting both hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado crossed Waller Road south of Damascus Street, causing significant roof damage to a single-family home as well as uprooting and snapping several trees nearby. A large area of snapped pine trees was spotted south of Damascus Street between Waller Road and Sandy Bottom Road. The tornado then turned slightly to the northeast, crossing the intersection of Damascus Street and Sandy Bottom Road. Here, the damage was consistent with EF-2 intensity. Significant roof damage was done to a single-family home and numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped in the area. The tornado continued northeastward toward Giles-Hightower Road near the intersection of Mays Ford Road. A barn's walls collapsed here along with many other snapped and uprooted trees. Tree damage continued to the northeast south of Mays Ford Road, generally consistent with EF-1 damage. More tree damage was observed along Old Damascus Road and Georgia Highway 45. The tornado turned a bit more northeastward and crossed Georgia Highway 216 where more snapped and uprooted trees were found. Another area of EF-2 damage was then observed along Quail Country Road in far northeast Early County. Large sheds were completely destroyed here with large swaths of pine trees snapped. A double-wide manufactured home lost its roof and a couple exterior walls. Damage cost was estimated.
Trees were blown down in Lee county.
A short lived tornado was captured by storm chaser video as it crossed farmland in northern Baker County, GA north of Clear Lake Road. The tornado flipped an irrigation pivot as it touched down and then snapped and uprooted several trees along its path before lifting west of Halls Pond. Damage associated with this tornado is consistent with EF-1 damage with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Baseball sized hail was reported on Calvary Road.
A spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown in a rural area west of Highway 41 and north of Ashburn. No damage was reported.
Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell on the Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base.
A picture of 3.75 inch hail was received with a measuring tape next to a hail stone.
A pair of tornadoes touched down east of Cuthbert near Trinity Church Road. This tornado was the northern circulation, which touched down near the intersection of Trinity Church Road and Wilton Rigsby Road, causing tree damage and damage to an old out building. Further east, roof damage to a single family home and significant tree damage was noted supportive of an EF-1 rating with winds of approximately 110 mph. The tornado continued east, damaging a church, a mobile home, several stands of trees, and tossing debris into nearby fields. This circulation appears to have dissipated in a field near the intersection of Trinity Church Road and Wooten Road.
A pair of tornadoes touched down east of Cuthbert near Trinity Church Road. This tornado was the southern circulation, which touched along Wilton Rigsby Road south of Trinity Church Road. The tornado continued across several fields, causing tree damage along the way. A substantial steel farm storage building collapsed along Trinity Church Road, just east of Wooten Road. This damage was rated EF-1, with winds estimated to be approximately 110 mph. A grain silo was partially destroyed at this location as well. The tornado continued to move east southeast down Trinity Church Road, causing tree damage and damage to several home and manufactured homes. This damage was mostly rated EF-0 and low-end EF-1. The tornado appears to have weakened as it moved to the southeast and dissipated in a field east of Trinity Church Road.
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Trees and power lines were blown down on a home in the 1300 block of JP Perry Road in northern Colquitt county.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Terrell county.
Large tree limbs were blown down on Highway 50 at Peavy Road and blocked the road.
Several cars were stuck on dirt roads in Randolph county due to flooding.
There were reports of water over roadways in Terrell county.
There were reports of flooded roadways in Lee county.
Large tree limbs were blown down on Highway 37 at Powell Dairy Road and blocked the road.
A brief tornado was spotted near Highway 76 in a rural area. No damage was reported.
Mesonet station UGA09 gusted to 50 knots.
A tree was blown down onto a house at 175 N Butler Street.
Softball sized hail was reported by the Doerun City Manager.
There were multiple vehicles flooded in Albany which required rescue.
Flooding was reported on Wrights Chapel Road.
Flooding was reported on Cane Mill Road.
Flooding was reported at 1800 S County Line Road.
Flooding was reported on Spring Flats Road.
Flooding was reported near 112 Bessel Church Road.
Highway 313 near Medders Road was flooded.
Flooding was reported near Highway 33 near North Joe Crow Road.
Trees were blown down.
Trees and power lines were blown down across Lowndes county.
A power pole fell onto a home in southwest Lowndes county.
An Ambient station gusted to 50 knots.
Trees and power lines were blown down across Miller county.
The City of Bainbridge Boat Basin Weatherstem gusted to 71 mph.
Trees were blown down along River Road.
RAWS station TT665 gusted to 63 knots.
Trees and power lines were blown down in Thomas county.
Trees and power lines were blown down in Brooks county.
Large tree limbs were blown down with numerous smaller branches down as well.
Large tree limbs were blown down on Highway 273 at Highway 370 and blocked the road.
Large tree limbs were blown down on Highway 253 near Mile Post 2.3 and blocked the road.
A tree was blown down along with a power and cable line on Ira Corbitt Road in Lanier county.
Water was flowing over the roadway and railroad tracks.
Water was over the roadway across several locations in the Albany area.
Flooding was reported along Highway 39 north of Blakely.
Numerous roads were flooded across Brooks county.
Several roads were flooded in Lowndes county.
Several roads were flooded in the Thomasville area.
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