A fairly widespread outbreak of severe thunderstorms occurred on Labor Day across much of the NWS Tallahassee County Warning Area (CWA).  This event was forced by unseasonably strong wind fields associated with a potent extra-tropical cyclone that was formerly Tropical Storm Lee.  Post-tropical cyclone Lee was moving slowly toward the east-northeast along the north central Gulf Coast during the morning hours of September 5, 2011.  By 3:00 pm EDT (1900 UTC), the cyclone was centered near Mobile Bay.  It was at this point that the system finally began to accelerate off to the northeast.  While tornadoes were initially considered to be the primary threat, examination of a special 1800 UTC KTAE sounding showed that low level winds had veered and that the flow was unidirectional through a deep layer.  WFO Tallahassee coordinated with the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) to replace the existing tornado watch with a severe thunderstorm watch at 4:00 pm EDT (2000 UTC).  WFO Tallahassee issued a total of 35 convective warnings during the event along with several special marine warnings.  A total of 52 severe weather reports were received across southeast Alabama, southwest and south central Georgia, and the Florida panhandle and big bend.
Aside from the severe weather, the forecast area experienced other peripheral impacts from post-tropical storm Lee. Widespread storm-total rainfall of 3 to 6 inches was measured across the Florida panhandle and big bend, with 1 to 2 inch totals more common across the Alabama and Georgia portions of the CWA.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 16:03:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The awning on a store was blown off in Sumner.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 14:55:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOPLES STILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on Spring Hill Road.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:24:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three trees were blown down along 8 Mile Road.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:51:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAKELY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few power lines were blown down along Highway 62 West.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:19:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in the eastern part of the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down around downtown Pelham and the rest of the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:41:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down around the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down around the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:24:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were blown down in Thomasville.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 16:55:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down across the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKETT CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Harvest Lane and Phillips Drive.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 16:26:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in Tifton.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 14:04:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT GAINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down along West Bluffton Road.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 14:05:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTHBERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down county wide.  A woman was injured when she was struck by a falling tree limb in hunt camp.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKETT CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down near 2500 East Double Gate.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:40:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDAN PLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down in the western part of the county.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 19:57:00 to 05-SEP-11 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 112 near Camilla.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 05-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKETT CROSSING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WALB News 10 reported a large oak tree had blocked Byron Plantation Road and a transformer blew due to high winds near Pine Manor Lane.  The article also stated that several residents of Albany sustained thousands of dollars of damage when trees fell on their roofs.  Total property damage from the storm was estimated.