Thunderstorm Wind — Banks, Georgia

2023-08-07 · near Pinefield Crossroads, Banks, Georgia

Event narrative

Tree down at Caudell Rd and Damascus 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 1133760. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.