An MCS crossed over southeast Georgia during the morning. The remnant upper level short wave trough crossed over northeast Florida during the afternoon which destabilized the atmosphere significantly to yield numerous severe storms in the afternoon and evening. The modified KJAX 12Z sounding indicated surface based lifted indices of -8 and CAPES of 4200 J/kg were possible during maximum heating.

Lightning in WARE, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 05:00:00 to 18-JUN-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AYS)WARE CO ARPT WA
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a barn fire in Jamestown. The barn was completely destroyed, but the barn was not in use and ownership of the property was unknown. Another lightning strike also caused extensive damage to the Ware County Sheriff's Department radio equipment, cameras, computers and gate openers. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 04:00:00 to 18-JUN-09 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Emergency Manager reported to the Jesup Press Sentinel widespread tree and power line damage across Wayne County due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 19:45:00 to 18-JUN-09 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAXLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trees was blown down on a car trapping children inside. There were no injuries. Trees and power lines were blown down all across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 19:50:00 to 18-JUN-09 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAXLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down south of Baxley.  There were also power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 21:00:00 to 18-JUN-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At spotter at 272 Prescott Road estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 20:45:00 to 18-JUN-09 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were blown down along Palamar Drive in the College Park sub-division.  The time of the event was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFF DAVIS, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 19:40:00 to 18-JUN-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Roper.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 20:25:00 to 18-JUN-09 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At least 4 trees were blown down between Odum and Jesup along Tank Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 18-JUN-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down 4 miles east of Highway 1 near Plant Hatch.

Hail in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 20:28:00 to 18-JUN-09 20:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported at the Atkinson and Coffee county line at U.S. Highway 441.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 21:15:00 to 18-JUN-09 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down at the Sanctuary Cove Golf Club.

Hail in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 22:06:00 to 18-JUN-09 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTOX
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported off of Highway 121.

Hail in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 05:48:00 to 18-JUN-09 05:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail occurred along Highway 441. The time of the event was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 18-JUN-09 21:05:00 to 18-JUN-09 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down south of Homerville.