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Thunderstorm Wind in Clarke County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Clarke County, Georgia

49 mph
Estimated gust (43 kt)
$1K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency manager reports a tree down at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia.

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 Whitehall (33.9000, -83.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1133774. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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