A rapidly strengthening area of low pressure tracked just to the northwest of the region early in the morning, dragging a strong cold front through southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Very strong winds resulted from rapid pressure rises behind the cold front as a strong area of high pressure began to build in behind the departing system.

High Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power outages and numerous trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 09:34:00 to 08-MAR-08 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a car injuring the occupant in Brooklet, Georgia.

High Wind in INLAND CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Constantine and Dean Forest Roads in Garden City, Georgia.

High Wind in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a car at the intersection of Abercorne and Hall Roads in Savannah, Georgia.

High Wind in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was reported down at the intersection of August and Jenks Roads in Savannah, Georgia.

High Wind in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A traffic light was reported down at the intersection of White Bluff and Eisenhower Roads in Savannah, Georgia.

High Wind in INLAND LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 17:05:00 to 08-MAR-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a road in Riceboro, Georgia.

High Wind in INLAND LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on power lines on Midway Road.

High Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 07:08:00 to 08-MAR-08 07:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down across Turner Road and Miss B. Road.

High Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were reported down on Highway 121.  One tree was reported down on Bay Street.  Several large tree limbs were reported down in the road in downtown Millen, Georgia.

High Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across Screven County.

High Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 18 to 20 foot metal shelter over a cattle processing facility was totaled by the wind.

High Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:08:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on and destroyed a home on Carutha Barnard Road.

High Wind in INLAND MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power outages and numerous trees were reported down across McIntosh County.

High Wind in INLAND BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a power line at JFK Gregory Park in Pembroke, Georgia.

High Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:38:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree and power lines were reported down on Highway 17 in Marlow, Georgia.

High Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was reported down in the town of Eden, Georgia.

High Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was reported down in the town of Egypt, Georgia.

High Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree and power lines were reported down in Guyton, Georgia.

High Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power outages and numerous trees were reported down across Tattnall County.

High Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power outages and numerous trees were reported down across Long County.

High Wind in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a power line at 14840 Honeysuckle Road in Savannah, Georgia.