Although high pressure aloft was reasserting itself over the southeast states, a weak front was draped across north Georgia.  This combined with northwest flow aloft, hot surface temperatures, and a very moist and unstable air mass resulted in yet another day of scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms, several of which became severe.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:15:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORCROSS
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that two homes were struck and set on fire by lightning.  One was on Wedgewood Chase Drive and the other on Williamsport Drive near East Jones Bridge Road, of which the roof was completely burned.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:10:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck and set on fire a home on Primrose Place.

Lightning in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 18:20:00 to 24-AUG-07 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUHARLEE
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that lightning struck a home on Lazy Water Drive in Euharlee.  The attic was set on fire and about 75 to 100 percent of the attic was burned.  Other parts of the home also sustained smoke and water damage.  A double-wide mobile home was also struck by lightning in Taylorsville on Old Alabama Road.  This home was a total loss as a result of the lightning strike.

Lightning in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:12:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICKARD
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Management Agency reported that a home was struck and set on fire by lightning in the far western part of the county.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 18:35:00 to 24-AUG-07 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickel-sized hail five miles west of Rome and a trained spotter observed penny-sized hail five miles southwest of Rome.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:45:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Management Director reported that a considerable amount of quarter-sized hail was observed in the northeastern part of the county, east of Fayetteville along Georgia Highway 54 near the Clayton county line.  The hail combined with very heavy rain in the area to cause localized street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 19:10:00 to 24-AUG-07 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIPPERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that from six to ten trees were blown down along Interstate-475, just south of the Interstate-475/Interstate-75 merge.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:15:00 to 24-AUG-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVING
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fannin County Emergency Management Director reported that one tree was down on U.S. Highway 76 well east of Blue Ridge in the Loving area and another large tree and power line were down in Blue Ridge.

Hail in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:59:00 to 24-AUG-07 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVEJOY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized hail just west of Lovejoy.  One tree was also blown down in the area.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:25:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickel-sized hail between Summerville and Menlo.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 24-AUG-07 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the eastern part of the county from Marion to Cherry Log.  A few power lines were also down in the same areas.

Lightning in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:10:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH FALLS
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck a home in the High Falls area.  The home was completely destroyed from the resulting fire.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:04:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jackson County 911 Center reported that a home was set on fire as a result of a lightning strike.  In addition, an individual was injured as a result of a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:50:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported that four trees and a power line were blown down by a thunderstorm wind gust in the Prather area.  A small metal storage building was also destroyed.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:56:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck and set on fire a home on Willow Park Drive.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:36:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCADE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jackson County 911 Center reported that another home was struck and set on fire by lightning in the far southern part of the county near the Oconee county line, just across the border from Bogart.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:05:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Madison County 911 Center reported that eight trees were blown down in the Comer area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:59:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a portion of siding was blown off a home.  Winds were estimated by the public to be 60 mph.  Earlier, around 435 pm EDT, a large tree was blown down in Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:35:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GROUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Cherokee County 911 Center reported that several large trees were down in the northeast part of the county.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:05:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERUSALEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail in the southwest part of the county, about seven miles southwest of Talking Rock or near Jerusalem.  He also estimated that wind gusts were in the 50 to 60 mph range.  Another report from the public indicated that two large pine trees were blown down about one mile west of Tate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 18:55:00 to 24-AUG-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that many trees were down from Silver Creek to just southwest of Rome.  A woman was trapped in her home in Rome as a result of a fallen tree on the structure.  She was rescued with no injuries.  The public estimated that wind gusts in the area were near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:35:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported that a chicken house was destroyed from a thunderstorm downburst or microburst in the Talmo area.  One tree was down about halfway between Jefferson and Nicholson, and another tree fell on a vehicle on Georgia Highway 11, Winder-Jefferson Highway near the Barrow county line.  No injuries were reported from this incident.

Lightning in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:46:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Newton County 911 Center reported that lightning struck a home in the Mansfield area.  Damage was indeterminate.  A few large tree limbs were down in Covington from wind gusts.

Hail in UNION, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 14:55:00 to 24-AUG-07 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail in the northwestern part of the county.  Some three inch diameter limbs were also down in the area.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 16:45:00 to 24-AUG-07 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail at Georgia Highway 316 and Patricks Mill Road in Lawrenceville.  The Gwinnett County 911 Center observed penny-sized hail in Lawrenceville.  Storm spotters estimated that the winds in the area were 50 mph.

Lightning in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:50:00 to 24-AUG-07 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORROW
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local Atlanta television stations reported that lightning struck and set on fire a home in Morrow.  The event was being covered live via a television helicopter.  The Daily Herald of McDonough reported that lightning struck the steeple of Dixon Grove Baptist Churchon Fielder Street in Jonesboro.  There was a small fire at the base of the steeple where it connected to the roof.  In addition, lightning knocked out power to the Clayton State University Campus causing cancellation of all classes for the remainder of the day.

Lightning in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 18:24:00 to 24-AUG-07 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Property damage: 775.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Management Director reported that at least two homes and a work shop sustained damage from lightning strikes and related fires.  A home in the Lakemont Subdivision southwest of Fayetteville on Wind Ridge Dr was a total loss with $450,000 in damages.  Another home on Creek View Trail northwest of Fayetteville was also a total loss with $250,000 in damages.  In addition, a workshop on the east side of the county on Morgan Mill Road was destroyed with $75,000 in damages.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:25:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down around the city, including Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, the city of Atlanta, and parts of south Fulton county.  The Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported that several thousand people in North Fulton county were left without power immediately following the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:25:00 to 24-AUG-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINGBROKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and some power lines were blown down in the Bolingbroke area.

Lightning in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 15:20:00 to 24-AUG-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINGBROKE
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that two homes were struck and set on fire by lightning.  One of the homes sustained substantial damage.  Damage to the other home was less severe, but still significant.  Lightning also struck a transformer in the area and left about 5000 residents in the area without power for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 17:15:00 to 24-AUG-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORROW
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that an apparent thunderstorm microburst or downburst resulted in more than six trees being sheared off in the Morrow area.  One tree was completely blown down.  In addition, one home lost a three foot section of shingles off its roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 24-AUG-07 18:45:00 to 24-AUG-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office reported that a couple of trees were down, one on Sgoda Road and another on Marion Road in the northwest part of the county.  A power line was also down on Marion Road.