A short wave trough was a catalyst for convection just west of the forecast area in the late afternoon. The convection became organized and progressed toward the coast through the evening, with numerous boundary interactions taking place while this occurred. The airmass was unstable with steep low-level lapse rates and favorable DCAPE values supportive of strong downdrafts.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:45:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAXTON EVANS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees down along Highway 301 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:45:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous trees down in Hubert, Stilson and Arcola.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 18:41:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Chatham county warning point reported a tree down on the west side of Savannah, Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 18:58:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH STATE COLLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Chatham county warning point reported a tree down on the south side of Savannah, Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:30:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Tattnall county warning point reported numerous trees down in Reidsville, Georgia. One tree was reported down on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:05:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down on several homes in Metter.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:08:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and powerlines blown down on several cars at the high school just south of downtown Metter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 09-AUG-11 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down along Rocky Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 19:03:00 to 09-AUG-11 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: THUNDERBOLT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Chatham county warning point reported a power line down on the east side of Savannah, Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-11 18:10:00 to 09-AUG-11 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Tattnall county warning point reported trees and power lines down in Glennville, Georgia.