Thunderstorm Wind — Heard, Georgia

2023-06-30 · near Elery, Heard, Georgia

56 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported N=numerous trees down along Hwy 34, NE of Franklin, with several trees down along Cherry St and near the intersection of Joe Stephens Rd and George Brown Rd.

Wider weather episode

A fast, southward moving MCS produced widespread wind damage during the afternoon hours of June 30th, along the Alabama and Georgia state line. The damage (in west-central GA) occurred from Polk County south to around the Columbus area (Muscogee County). Widespread winds of 50-70 mph were either reported or estimated based on the damage, mainly to trees and powerlines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116452. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.