Thunderstorm Wind — Clayton, Georgia

2023-08-12 · near Atlanta Hartsfield I, Clayton, Georgia

Event narrative

KATL measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave disturbance moved out of Alabama and into North and Central Georgia along a nearly stationary frontal boundary. Overperforming instability and minor shear allowed thunderstorms to become strong to severe, particularly in the Atlanta Metro.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1134879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.