Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 17:15:00 to 28-AUG-03 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 56 EG
Property damage: 45K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that strong straight-line thunderstorm winds, or a possible microburst or downburst, had resulted in considerable damage to a farm near the intersection of Dee Kennedy Road and Harmony Church Road in northwest Barrow county near the Gwinnett county line.  All together three to five structures were damaged or destroyed and some farm equipment was turned completely over.  Two barns were completely destroyed and the roof was torn off a chicken house.  The debris from the damage was scattered over a fairly large area.  Several trees were also blown down in the same area

Heavy Rain in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 17:00:00 to 28-AUG-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that very heavy rain had resulted in some street flooding.

Lightning in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 17:08:00 to 28-AUG-03 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: WINDER
Property damage: 175K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Local newspapers out of Winder reported a number of lightning related incidents that resulted in significant damage.  Two homes in Winder were struck by lightning, one on Lisa Circle, which suffered significant fire damage to an upstairs bonus room, while another home on Flanagan Mill Road suffered severe fire damage throughout.  A chicken house on Georgia Highway 124 in the far north part of the county was struck and burned completely, while a power pole on Georgia Highway 82 just east of Winder burned when it was struck by lightning.  No injuries or fatalities were reported during these incidents.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 15:20:00 to 28-AUG-03 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Greene county 911 center reported that several trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 16:30:00 to 28-AUG-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that thunderstorm winds caused minor property damage at one residence consisting of an awning blown off, six feet of facia siding on the roof edge peeled back, a shutter blown off, the top of one large tree and two smaller pear trees broken off, and a mailbox blown over.  Numerous other items were also scattered about in the lawn including lawn furniture, garbage cans, plants and planters, and a full gas grill cylinder which was moved 10 feet.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 16:30:00 to 28-AUG-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 16:57:00 to 28-AUG-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters to slightly larger than half dollars.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-03 15:20:00 to 28-AUG-03 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Greene county 911 center reported penny-sized hail.