Thunderstorm Wind in Forsyth County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Forsyth County, Georgia

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet station 0637 w 2.2 ne Cumming.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Dunn (34.2200, -84.1100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1129425. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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