Thunderstorm Wind — Heard, Georgia
2023-08-06 · near Viola, Heard, Georgia
$1K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Report of tree downed along Nelms Rd.
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 1125970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.