Thunderstorm Wind — Banks, Georgia
2023-08-07 · near Homer, Banks, Georgia
$1K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Tree down on Ervin Chambers Rd and Hickory Creek 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 1133761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.