Thunderstorm Wind — Banks, Georgia

2023-08-07 · near Banks Crossing, Banks, Georgia

Event narrative

Tree fell on car on hwy 331 across from Hollow Drive.

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 1133763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.