The strong subtropical ridge across the southeast U.S. continued to weaken and shift east of Georgia.  A strong upper trough, for early July, and associated cold front were approaching from the northwest.  A very warm, moist air mass remained in place across the southeast states in advance of these systems.  This provided ample support once again for scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed during the afternoon.  On this particular day, activity was generally confined to north central and northeast Georgia, mostly north of Interstate-20 and east of Interstate-75.  With the exception of one large hail event in northeast Georgia, all of the severe events on this day were in the form of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 19:50:00 to 28-JUN-10 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLS
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Bartow County 911 Center reported that three to four trees were down in the north central part of the county, generally south to southeast of Adairsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 18:56:00 to 28-JUN-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GROUND
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Cherokee County 911 Center reported that three to four trees were blown down within this time frame.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 19:51:00 to 28-JUN-10 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Dawson County 911 Center reported that more than six trees, mostly pines, were either blown down or had the tops sheared, throughout a golf course off Cowart Road.  Some telephone lines were affected by the downed trees.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 14:10:00 to 28-JUN-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELHI
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed half-dollar-sized hail near Delhi, northeast of Tignall.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 14:10:00 to 28-JUN-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELHI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported that four trees were blown down and part of a tin roof on a barn was lifted up by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 16:45:00 to 28-JUN-10 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported that two trees and one power line were down east of Crawford.  A tree was down on U.S. Highway 78 just east of Georgia Highway 22 and a tree was down on a power line on Elberton Road in Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 20:00:00 to 28-JUN-10 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that at least a dozen trees were down across the northeast part of the county on the west side of Lake Lanier.  At least five trees were down in the Pilgrim Mill area, with one of these trees down on a home and another down on a vehicle.  Several of the downed trees also impacted power lines.  Trees were down on power lines on Holtzclaw Road, Tanglewood Drive, Shady Grove Road, and Jensen Trail and along Pilgrim Mill Road.

Lightning in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 15:39:00 to 28-JUN-10 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATKINSVILLE
Property damage: 27.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Oconee County 911 Center reported two lightning-related fires approximately five miles west-northwest of Watkinsville near Eastville.  One lightning strike resulted in a house fire on Hodges Mill Road and another resulted in a brust fire near the intersection of Collin Ferry and Carsons Grade.  No specific details were provided with respect to the damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 28-JUN-10 20:00:00 to 28-JUN-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down from the northwest to the southeast part of the county.  Two trees were down on Hightower Road at Hightower Trail, two trees were down on Mineral Springs Road at Ballground Highway, two to three trees were down on Franklin Goalmine Road at Lower Creighton Road and Edwards Mill Road and two trees were down on Salacoa Road in the far northwest part of the county.