Thunderstorm Wind — Houston, Georgia

2024-01-09 · near Perry, Houston, Georgia

Event narrative

Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Perry including on Marsha Dr at Gordon St, on 3rd St near Caroll Alley and 3rd St near Parkway Dr, on Park Ave, and on Lake Joy Rd.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms moved across Georgia during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 9th. Most of the severe thunderstorms was collocated with the greatest instability across South-Central and East-Central Georgia. However, increased shear along the base of CAD was enough to organize an embedded cell which traversed the Atlanta Metro Area. This cell developed a brief circulation, necessitating a tornado warning.

In total, rainfall amounts of 2 to 3.5 inches were common, with isolated amounts of 4.5 to 8 inches. These amounts produced flooding and flash flooding over the area, and contributed to the improvement of drought conditions over north Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1158376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.