Thunderstorm Wind in Houston County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 8, 2023 · Houston County, Georgia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency Manager reported a tree and powerline down on a car near the intersection of Sandy Run Rd and S. Hwy 247.

The wider storm

A shortwave out of Texas moved across the Southeast along a stationary front centered on Central GA. Thunderstorms ahead of and along the line developed severe winds and large hail.

Began near Kings Crossing (32.5684, -83.5946).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134842. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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