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Thunderstorm Wind — Clayton, Georgia

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

$1K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Public report of a tree down blocking I-85 Southbound near Riverdale Rd.

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 1134883. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.