Residents of Douglas, Georgia, experienced an unexpected weather event as strong winds and hail swept through the area.
While specific wind speeds were not reported, the storm prompted a severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service, indicating gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of a quarter.
This event adds to a history of severe weather in the region, with Douglas having been under severe weather warnings 44 times in the past year and experiencing hail on 6 occasions, according to reports from trained spotters.
The community remains vigilant as such storms are not uncommon in the area, with previous events causing damage to roofs, trees, and vehicles.