An area of low pressure moved over Southeast Georgia allowing scattered strong to severe convection to form in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:30:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in near Berryville, Georgia causing Union Springs Road to be blocked near Stillwell Clyo Road.

Hail in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:10:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement and the public reported penny size hail in and around Hinesville, Georgia.

Hail in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:20:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LHW)FT STEWART HINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail 2 miles northeast of Hinesville, Georgia.

Hail in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:25:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball size hail in Springfield, Georgia.

Hail in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:30:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny size hail on the road 2 miles northeast of Springfield, Georgia. Winds were also estimated to be near 50 miles per hour.

Lightning in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:45:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SAV)SAVANNAH INTL A
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported that a top of a tree fell on three power lines due to a lightning strike near the intersection of highway 30 and Keller Road. The power lines fell on the road causing a temporary closing of highway 30 two miles west of Port Wentworth, Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 06:50:00 to 09-OCT-08 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that an 8 by 10 foot aluminum shed was blown over 1 mile south of Reidsville, GA. The public also reported a 50 foot tall pecan tree about 3 to 4 feet in diameter was blown down in the same area. Additionally, the public reported that shingles were blown off a porch roof in the same area with small hail covering the floor of the porch and parts of the yard. A window was also blown out of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 12:20:00 to 09-OCT-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAULKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Emergency management reported several trees and power lines blown down causing road closures 3 miles north northwest of Bloomingdale, Georgia. Minor damage to structures in the area was also reported.

Hail in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 19:43:00 to 09-OCT-08 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARIEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fireman reported penny to quarter size hail lasting about 5 minutes 1 mile northwest of Darien, Georgia at exit 49 along interstate 95.