Thunderstorm Wind — Oconee, Georgia

2019-06-23 · near Barnett Shoals, Oconee, Georgia

Event narrative

The Oconee County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Oliver Bridge Road and Flat Rock Road.

Wider weather episode

A persistent northwest flow upper-level pattern, along with a stationary front across the region, resulted in widespread thunderstorms across north and central Georgia with numerous reports of damaging thunderstorm wind gusts and isolated reports of large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 842112. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.