A persistent and strong subtropical ridge centered across the Southern Plains continued to provide Georgia with an unstable northwest flow aloft.  A series of upper-level disturbances were embedded within the flow, each generating rounds of thunderstorms across the Tennessee Valley which progressively moved southeast into Georgia.  This pattern remained in place through much of June and into early July, for that matter.  A quasi-stationary front extended westward from the Carolinas and Tennessee westward into Oklahoma.  Numerous convective outflow boundaries were noted throughout the Tennessee Valley and the Carolinas.  A complex of thunderstorms moved into north Georgia during the mid-afternoon and steadily propagated southward into central Georgia during the evening before diminishing.  Many reports of damaging wind and some hail were reported during this event.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:01:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down in the far southwestern portion of the county.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:26:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR SPRINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail on Jacksonville Road north of Tallapoosa and west of Buchanan.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued to the northeast and toward Buchanan.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 18:49:00 to 24-JUN-11 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that a home in Sharpsburg was struck by lightning.  No fire ensued and damages were minor.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 19:12:00 to 24-JUN-11 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that at least 11 trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 18:08:00 to 24-JUN-11 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Douglas County 911 Center reported that a tree fell on a vehicle on Bomar Road in Chapel Hill.

Hail in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:33:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail on the east side of Athens.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 16:55:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cobb County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail near Acworth.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 18:40:00 to 24-JUN-11 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS XRDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of intermittent penny-sized hail from the Thomas Crossroads area.

Hail in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:10:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHLONEGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lumpkin County Emergency Management Director relayed reports of a brief period of quarter-sized hail just northwest of Dahlonega, with mostly nickel-sized hail on the north and northeast side of Dahlonega.  The public observed nickel-sized hail between Dahlonega and Garland in the southeast part of the county.  There was also one tree down on Longbranch Road at GA 115W.

Hail in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:33:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN SPRINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickle-sized hail near Ringgold.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:43:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Walker County 911 Center reported that up to five trees and one power line were down just north of Chickamauga in northern Walker county.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 18:41:00 to 24-JUN-11 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that a power pole was struck and taken out by a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 18:32:00 to 24-JUN-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWDON
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that at least 10 trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:12:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Douglas County Emergency Management Director reported that a tree was blown down onto a home on Cherokee Drive in Douglasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:20:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MGE)DOBBINS AFB MAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An off duty meteorologist reported that several large trees were down in a small area in the northeast part of Cobb county, approximately five miles northeast of Dobbins Air Force Base.

Lightning in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 19:19:00 to 24-JUN-11 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FYTVILLE MCCOMBS ARP
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported that lightning struck a large home on Isleworth Way in Whitewater Creek Estates on the south side of Fayetteville.  The structure suffered extensive damage from the resulting fire.

Lightning in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 15:32:00 to 24-JUN-11 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOONNERVILLE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that a commercial structure on Beaverdale Road was set on fire by lightning.  No specific details regarding damages were provided.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:17:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LOG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that up to seven trees were down in the northeast part of the county near Cherry Log.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 15:30:00 to 24-JUN-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that four trees were blown down from another round of thunderstorms.  The first thunderstorm was an isolated cell that only affected the northeast part of the county.  The second area of thunderstorm activity was a line that moved across the entire county from northwest to southeast.

Hail in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:28:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LOG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that penny-sized hail fell across the northeast part of the county between Cherry Log and Pisgah.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 16:07:00 to 24-JUN-11 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Floyd County 911 Center reported that at least nine trees were down across the county, mainly just southwest of Rome.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 16:51:00 to 24-JUN-11 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail just south of Lindale near Silver Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 14:33:00 to 24-JUN-11 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT OGLETHORPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Catoosa County 911 Center reported that about six trees and power lines were down in the northwest part of the county near Fort Oglethorpe.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 15:10:00 to 24-JUN-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLE CITY
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Dade County 911 Center reported that up to five trees were down in the Poplar Springs Road area.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JUN-11 17:25:00 to 24-JUN-11 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager for the Georgia Institute of Technology observed penny-sized hail on the Georgia Tech Campus.