June blows in with 75 mph winds

A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.
A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.

The month of June came in with a strong start as an afternoon thunderstorm Monday brought in estimated wind peaks of 75 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) out of Greenvill…