Strong Wind — North Fulton, Georgia

2018-04-22 to 2018-04-23 · North Fulton, Georgia

Event narrative

The Georgia DOT reported a tree blown down onto I-20 east of mile marker 53. At least one vehicle struck the fallen tree resulting in one injury.

Wider weather episode

A strong surface pressure gradient associated with a deep surface low moving across the Tennessee Valley produced wind gusts between 35 and 55 mph across north and west Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 744077. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.