Thunderstorm Wind — Dade, Georgia

2023-08-07 · near Hooker, Dade, Georgia

Event narrative

Powerlines down on i-59 n near i-24.

Wider weather episode

A strong shortwave trough pushed through the Ohio Valley bringing strong lift and shear into Northern Georgia. Significant instability and northwest flow made conditions ideal for Mesoscale Convective Complex development. Storms developed substantial severe winds over large areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129380. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.