Thunderstorm Wind — Heard, Georgia
2023-08-06 · near Riverside, Heard, Georgia
$3K
Property damage
60 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Several trees downed and a few powerlines downed north of Franklin, GA. Along Eley Rd, Cassell Rd., and 5 Knotch 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 1125971. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.