An intense upper ridge, which had been drifting eastward across the southeast United States, was beginning to shift east of the region.  This was allowing deep Gulf moisture to surge northward into Georgia.  The presence of the upper ridge had allowed afternoon temperatures to soar into the 95 to 100 degree range.  This resulted in a very unstable atmosphere.  Consequently, isolated to scattered thunderstorms strong to severe thunderstorms developed quickly in the afternoon and continued up until midnight.  Initially the activity was mainly across the northern areas, but developed into central areas during the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 22:30:00 to 09-JUN-08 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMOUNT
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gordon County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown onto a power line near Fairmount igniting a fire.  A couple of power lines were also down northeast of Calhoun.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 23:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLLIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported that from six to ten trees were blown down between Ollie and the Murray county line in western Gilmer county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 22:55:00 to 09-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Murray County 911 Center reported that many trees were down in the Carters Lake area in the far southeast corner of the county.

Lightning in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 22:44:00 to 09-JUN-08 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Murray County 911 Center reported that lightning struck a home in the Carters Lake area.  No significant damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 17:38:00 to 09-JUN-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gordon County Emergency Management Director reported that some trees were down on Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Town Road in the northeast part of the county, along with some power lines down on Red Bone Ridge Road and Covington Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 20:20:00 to 09-JUN-08 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that four trees were blown down near the intersection of Reese Road and Marcella Road in Sharpsburg and another tree was blown down onto a vehicle in Newnan.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 21:20:00 to 09-JUN-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported that more than two dozen trees were down across the county.  At least 20 roads were blocked and closed because of downed trees.  One home sustained minor damage to gutters and outside lighting fixtures.  The majority of the damage seemed to be in the Douglasville area.

Hail in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 12:59:00 to 09-JUN-08 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOKOUT MTN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that nickel-sized hail covered the ground in the Rossville area.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 17:25:00 to 09-JUN-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gordon County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail northwest of Ranger.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 17:35:00 to 09-JUN-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Dade County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down onto a power line on Burkhalter Gap Road near Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway northeast of Trenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 20:04:00 to 09-JUN-08 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Troup County 911 Center reported that several trees were down along Towns Road south and southeast of Louise.  One of the trees fell on a car on the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 21:40:00 to 09-JUN-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUE WEST
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Cobb County 911 Center reported that a power line was down at the intersection of Midway Road and Due West Road.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 21:30:00 to 09-JUN-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At least two reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public in the Douglasville area.

Hail in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 21:30:00 to 09-JUN-08 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny to nickel-sized hail.  The hail lasted for up to five minutes and nearly covered the ground along Old Cartersville Road.  The cooperative observer, six miles northeast of Dallas, reported that one tree was blown down.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 09-JUN-08 21:40:00 to 09-JUN-08 21:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail on the southwest side of LaGrange.