A weak disturbance continues to move northeast across the area on the northwest side of a subtropical ridge which had moved southward across north Florida.  A hot, humid, very unstable air mass remained in place across the region.  Ample tropical moisture was also in place at the surface.  This provided the support for yet another afternoon and evening of scattered thunderstorms.  While the thunderstorms were not as numerous or as widespread as the previous day, several of the storms that did develop became strong to severe.  One storm produced a significant downburst across Lumpkin county downing over 200 trees and causing damage to homes, businesses, and schools across the county.

Hail in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 18:10:00 to 16-JUN-10 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUSSETA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail just east of Cusseta.  The public observed nickel-sized hail in Cusseta.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 16:41:00 to 16-JUN-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail west of Chatsworth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 18:10:00 to 16-JUN-10 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUSSETA
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Management Director reported that two trees and were down near Firetower Road.  Phone lines were also down along Firetower Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 18:55:00 to 16-JUN-10 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meriwether County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down between Greenville and Woodbury.  Some power outages were noted in the area.

Hail in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 21:05:00 to 16-JUN-10 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Morgan County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 20:47:00 to 16-JUN-10 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY DALE
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jasper County 911 Center reported that four trees were down near Shady Dale.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 19:32:00 to 16-JUN-10 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCHERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Butts County Emergency Management Director reported that 20 trees were down in the vicinity of Haley Road near Worthville.

Lightning in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 23:12:00 to 16-JUN-10 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELBERTA
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck a home on Echeconnee Lane north of Centerville.  The resulting fire was confined to the utility room.

Lightning in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 18:55:00 to 16-JUN-10 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Milton Herald reported that a second home was struck by lightning in Milton, this time in the Oxford Lake subdivision.  Damage to this home was confined to the roof and two rooms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-10 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed damage to a hanger at the Dalton Municipal Airport, about 6.9 miles east-southeast of Dalton.  Two large metal doors were blown off the hanger.  One of the doors was blown inward.  The other door ended up near 100 feet away in a grassy area adjacent to the field.  No other damage was noted in the area.

Lightning in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 18:51:00 to 16-JUN-10 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Milton Herald reported that a large mansion home on Tullgean Drive was completely destroyed by a lightning strike.  A firefighter was injured while fighting the fire when the roof collapsed on him.  He suffered first and second degree burns on his legs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-10 16:41:00 to 16-JUN-10 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTER SPGS
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lumpkin County Emergency Management Director reported that a significant thunderstorm downburst had tracked across Lumpkin county causing extensive damage.  Wind gusts were measured at the 911 Center in Dahlonega at 79 mph during this event.  More than 200 trees were blown down or uprooted across the county.  The downed trees and wind gusts caused extensive damage to property.  Several homes sustained minor to moderate damage.  Damage also occurred to two schools, a 6th grade academy and the Mount Education Center.  Both sustained roof and awning damage.  Four businesses also suffered structural damage.  Several roads across the county were blocked from downed trees.  More than 3000 residents of the county were without power for much of the night.
In addition, a large oak tree fell on a sewer line within Madeleine K. Anthony Park, causing raw sewage to spill into the Yahoola Creek.