A fairly strong backdoor cold front for the end of July was moving slowly southward through east and central Georgia.  Unstable northwest flow was present aloft around the eastern periphery of a strong subtropical ridge centered over north Texas.  A very hot, humid air mass remained in place across much of the state, but especially central Georgia south of the front.  This along with the added upper-level support provided ample support for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorm development.  However, the most significant thunderstorm activity occurred during the late afternoon and evening when a complex of strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northeast Georgia between Gwinnett and Clarke counties and moved southeast toward Hancock and Jefferson counties before diminishing.  This thunderstorm complex produced damaging downburst winds and small hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 14:08:00 to 31-JUL-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Management Director reported that two trees and one power line were down near Eastman.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 31-JUL-10 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMACK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Jackson County Fire Department observed quarter-sized hail at the intersection of Georgia Highway 60 and New Cut Road near Brasleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 18:15:00 to 31-JUL-10 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Morgan County 911 Center reported that six to seven trees were down across the county, but mostly in the Buckhead community.  Trees were down near the intersection of Commerce Street and U.S. Highway 278.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 13:00:00 to 31-JUL-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported that up to 10 trees were down across the county.  Most of the trees were down across the southern half of the county from Dexter to Rentz.  A few trees were also down in East Dublin.

Lightning in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 19:19:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Warren County 911 Center reported that a lightning strike rendered the emergency center's radios inoperative for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 19:47:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROXTON CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees and one power line were down between Croxton Crossroads and the west side of Americus.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 17:38:00 to 31-JUL-10 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Walton County 911 Center reported that at least a dozen trees were down across the eastern portion of the county.

Hail in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 19:47:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROXTON CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that hail of penny, perhaps slightly larger, fell in the southwest part of the county near Croxton Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 18:40:00 to 31-JUL-10 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATONTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several trees were blown down around Eatonton.  A portion of U.S. 441 Business Highway in the city of Eatonton was closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-10 19:26:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOULDERBONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hancock County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down near Shoulderbone.