Thunderstorm Wind in Clayton County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Clayton County, Georgia

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple reports of tree down south of Forest Park. One tree on house, one tree on vehicle, and multiple trees taking down utility lines or in roads.

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 Forest Park (33.6000, -84.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1133776. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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