Thunderstorm Wind — Laurens, Georgia
2023-08-07 · near Chappells Mill, Laurens, Georgia
$1K
Property damage
43 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A tree was downed in the 1800 block of Oconee Church Rd.
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 1129482. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.