Damaging Thunderstorm Winds in Columbus Georgia - June 27, 2004

Damaging Thunderstorm Winds in Columbus Georgia - June 27, 2004

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Georgia during the summer months. Occasionally a few of the storms will become especially strong and produce strong straight-line winds. Damage associated with such storms is usually confined to broken limbs, and sometimes the downing of the entire tree. On June 27, such a storm hit a part of the city of Columbus, Georgia producing some damage to the roof and siding of an apartment building.

Columbus, Georgia courtesy R. Reiss

Columbus, Georgia courtesy R. Reiss

Sky condition before the storm