An unusually strong cold front and upper-level trough continued to approach Georgia from the northwest as strong low pressure remained over the northeast United States.  This combined with ample daytime heating and moisture produced scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.  Several of the storms became severe and produced penny to quarter-sized hail and wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRENS
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jefferson County Emergency Management Director reported that one large tree limb was blown down onto a power line.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 05-JUL-08 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickel-sized hail southwest of Harrisonville.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 13:20:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail approximately five miles south of Covington.

Hail in MACON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 13:20:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail in eastern Macon county between Montezuma and the Houston/Dooly county line.  The Macon County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were also blown down about five miles southeast of Montezuma.

Hail in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-08 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail south of Barnesville.  Radar data supports that hail of similar size likely occurred just west and especially to the east of this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 14:47:00 to 05-JUL-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Butts County 911 Center reported that several trees were down from just west of Jackson to Flovilla.

Hail in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 16:05:00 to 05-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIETTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail northwest of Juliette.  The public also reported that several large tree limbs were down in the area.  The county 911 center reported that one tree was down on U.S. Highway 41 about two miles west of Forsyth.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 05-JUL-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATONTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a number of trees were down on the south side of Eatonton.  Damage was reported to some buildings and vehicles in the area as a result of the downed trees.  Several homes in the area sustained damage when trees fell on them.  The Eatonton Messenger reported that most of the damage in Eatonton was along North Jefferson, Magnolia, and Putnam Avenues, or along South Washington and Church Street, or Agnes Drive.

Hail in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 16:04:00 to 05-JUL-08 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT BENNING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Fort Benning area, in the far northwest part of the county.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 12:58:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail in far western Newton county on Georgia Highway 212 near the Rockdale county line.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 12:55:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONOUGH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that penny-sized hail fell for up to five minutes on the north side of McDonough and covered the ground in some spots.

Hail in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski County Emergency Management Director reported that quarter-sized hail was observed.

Hail in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-08 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CROSSING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail in the far southwest portion of Toombs county, southwest of Cedar Crossing.