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Thunderstorm Wind in Oconee County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Oconee County, Georgia

60 mph
Estimated gust (52 kt)
$5K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple trees reported down near the intersection of Mcrees Mill Rd and Mcrees Mill Ln.

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 Old Mill Chase (33.8400, -83.3300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134180. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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