EF0 Tornado — Hart, Georgia

2023-08-03 · near Goldmine, Hart, Georgia

Event narrative

NWS storm survey determined a tornado that touched down in Franklin County crossed into Hart County on the south side of Royston, and continued moving southeast through the western part of the county, essentially paralleling Highway 17. The tornado crossed into Elbert County just west of the highway. Damage remained limited to uprooted trees and large snapped limbs in Hart County.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms moved into northeast Georgia during the late afternoon. An embedded cell within this line produced a weak tornado that tracked across parts of three counties. Some isolated gusty winds were also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136729. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.