Thunderstorm Wind in Clayton County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 12, 2023 · Clayton County, Georgia

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

KATL measured a 60 mph wind gust.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Atlanta Hartsfield I (33.6300, -84.4500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134879. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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