A deepening upper level trough over the southeast region lifted a deep plume of tropical moisture over the forecast area. A strong low level 850 mb jet of 50-55 knots was in place. Backing winds advected instability inland from the Gulf of Mexico across North Florida which coincided with the passing of a second pre-frontal squall line as it tracked across North Florida and Southeast Georgia in the afternoon. Low level storm relative helicities increased to 200-350 M2/S2. Widespread severe storms developed across the forecast area during the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An oak tree was blown down at the Harbor Pines Apartments on Harbor Pines Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down on Highway 40, about 2 miles east of Folkston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:10:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTCHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported numerous trees down and estimated winds of 60 mph in Bristol Hammock Plantation.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 13:40:00 to 13-AUG-08 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 60 mph. The winds destroyed a pump house which supplied water for the main house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 13:15:00 to 13-AUG-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell on a pool house near the Clinch County Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 13:30:00 to 13-AUG-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down on power lines from Fargo to 4 miles north of Fargo along Highway 441. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 13:50:00 to 13-AUG-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported a billboard was destroyed near Mariners Village about 6 miles east of Interstate 95 near Highway 40. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:15:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a trailer home and injured two residents inside. The victims were taken to the local hospital. The extent of their injuries was unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported widespread wind damage across Sugarmill Plantation including downed trees and limbs, fence damage and roof damage. He heard of a report of a roof blown off of a construction trailer at a local school.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported a large oak tree and power lines were blown down off of Osborne Road. The time of the event was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 13-AUG-08 14:15:00 to 13-AUG-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The EMA reported 22 large trees were blown down throughout the county. The downed trees landed on four homes, two businesses and four trailer homes. The event lasted about 12 minutes.