Thunderstorm Wind — Clayton, Georgia

2023-08-07 · near Lake City, Clayton, Georgia

Event narrative

Multiple reports of trees down in the north Forest Park area. Two on houses and three on roads and or utility lines.

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 1133775. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.