Thunderstorm Wind in Newton County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 9, 2020 · Newton County, Georgia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A report of a few trees blown down near the intersection of Social Circle Road and Highway 11 was received over social media.

The wider storm

Despite weak upper ridging building into the region, strong afternoon heating and ample moisture resulted in moderate instability and isolated severe thunderstorms each afternoon and evening.

Began near Surry Chase (33.6351, -83.7263).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 916421. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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