Thunderstorm Wind — Pickens, Georgia

2022-06-17 · near Talking Rock, Pickens, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was downed on highway 53 at Garrison Rd.

Wider weather episode

A multi-day severe weather event unfolded mid June as multiple disturbances surrounding the outer periphery of a mid level high pushed through an abnormally moist environment and highly unstable environment over the forecast area. These storms produced numerous reports of trees & powerlines down, quarter to golf ball size hail, structural damage, and isolated instances of flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1043246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.