Thunderstorm Wind — Burke, Georgia

2023-06-07 · near Vidette, Burke, Georgia

Event narrative

Two trees were downed, including one large one that blocked the road, and a tree that also took down a power line, on S. College Ave near and just south of Vidette. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

Isolated storms developed along a surface trough in a moderately unstable environment during the afternoon and evening hours. Significant mid level dry air and a near surface dry layer supported a strong wind threat. Most of the severe reports were wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1092810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.