Thunderstorm Wind — Columbia, Georgia

2023-07-20 · near Leah, Columbia, Georgia

Event narrative

Multiple downed trees on Hwy 47 just south of Clarks Hill Lake. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms, aided by some upper energy and deep layer shear, developed over north Georgia and moved SE across the Central Savannah River Area of GA, during the late day and evening, and produced widespread wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1102367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.