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Thunderstorm Wind in Oconee County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Oconee County, Georgia

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Public also reported numerous trees and powerlines downed in the area around Mcree's Mill Rd and Flat Rock 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 Old Mill Chase (33.8400, -83.3400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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