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Thunderstorm Wind in Newton County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Newton County, Georgia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$3K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several trees were downed onto power lines alongside hwy 20 near Bailey Creek Rd.

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 Oak Hill (33.5300, -84.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134178. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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