Thunderstorm Wind — Elbert, Georgia

2017-07-23 · near Goss, Elbert, Georgia

Event narrative

EM reported multiple trees uprooted, with at least one down on a vehicle, a shed blown over, and part of the roof off a barn in the area around Oakridge Rd, Cromer Rd, and Dickerson Rd.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed near the Blue Ridge during the early afternoon, and drifted southeast through the Piedmont throughout the afternoon and into the evening. One storm produced a small area of wind damage in Elbert County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 715459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.