Thunderstorm Wind — Newton, Georgia
2023-08-07 · near Oak Hill, Newton, Georgia
$3K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Several trees were downed onto power lines alongside hwy 20 near Bailey 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 1134178. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.