A deep, negatively-tilted upper trough was rotating rapidly through the southeast U.S. from the afternoon of January 31st into the early morning hours of February 1st.  A very strong low-level jet of 60-70 mph or greater was noted just above the surface. Surface winds of 45 to 60 mph accompanied this system , particularly as a broad area of showers swept across the area during the evening hours and shortly after midnight.  These winds resulted in a number of trees and power lines being blown down, especially across north Georgia counties.  In advance of this system during the afternoon of the 31st, strong easterly winds across north Georgia, much of which was located in a cold air wedge, caused additional wind damage.
Damage during the afternoon and evening of the 31st was generally confined to Gilmer, Union, Gordon, White, and Pickens county.  Gilmer and Pickens county appeared to suffer the worst damage during this portion of the event with more than 20 trees and several power lines down in Gilmer county and at least six trees and a power line down in Pickens county, one blocking Jerusalem Church Road.

High Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 31-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that numerous trees were blown down southeast of Pine Log in the northeast part of the county.  Four trees were down in one person's yard alone.  Several shingles were ripped off the roof of a nearby home as well.

Strong Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 31-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gordon County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down, mainly in the eastern portion of the county.  In addition, a 5 foot by 9 foot metal chimney cover with 8 1/4 inch lag bolts was pulled off a home in Adairsville on Doris Road.

High Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 31-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A deep, negatively-tilted upper trough was rotating rapidly through the southeast U.S. from the afternoon of January 31st into the early morning hours of February 1st.  A very strong low-level jet of 60-70 mph or greater was noted just above the surface. Surface winds of 45 to 60 mph accompanied this system , particularly as a broad area of showers swept across the area during the evening hours and shortly after midnight.  These winds resulted in a number of trees and power lines being blown down, especially across north Georgia counties.  In advance of this system during the afternoon of the 31st, strong easterly winds across north Georgia, much of which was located in a cold air wedge, caused additional wind damage.
Damage during the afternoon and evening of the 31st was generally confined to Gilmer, Union, Gordon, White, and Pickens county.  Gilmer, Pickens, and Bartow counties appeared to suffer the worst damage during this portion of the event with more than 20 trees and several power lines down in Gilmer county and at least six trees and a power line down in Pickens county, one blocking Jerusalem Church Road.  A home just southeast of Pine Log in Bartow county also suffered minor roof damage when several shingles were blown off.

Strong Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 31-JAN-08 23:15:00 to 31-JAN-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Union County 911 Center reported that a few trees and power lines were down.

Strong Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 31-JAN-08 18:20:00 to 31-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that strong easterly winds blew down several trees.  Two trees were down south of Blaine, one on a power line.  Three trees were down on Jerusalem Church Road near Georgia Highway 53, blocking the road, and a large pine tree was down on Arrowhead Road off Georgia Highway 53.