Thunderstorm Wind — Floyd, Georgia

2023-08-06 · near Cave Spg, Floyd, Georgia

Event narrative

A tree was downed on a home on Fannin Street.

Wider weather episode

A weak shortwave trough moving through the Ohio Valley coincided with peak diurnal heating, ample atmospheric moisture, minor shear, and moderate downdraft potential. Scattered thunderstorms developed across Northwest Georgia and the Atlanta Metro, causing wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125945. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.