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Thunderstorm Wind in Madison County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Madison County, Georgia

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Roof damage to home along Davids Church Road. Around 40 trees down on roads across north side of the county.

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 Transco (34.1700, -83.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1129433. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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