A high shear environment ahead of an approaching cold front and strong upper dynamics set the stage for severe weather across Southeast GA and Southern SC during the afternoon. A few supercells and a line of thunderstorms with small bows and breaks swept through the region to the west of Interstate 95. Record high temperatures occurred preceding the front which allowed for enough instability to develop in the mid to late afternoon hours.

Hail in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 14:59:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

The Glennville Post Office reported trees down along Georgia State Road 205 between Glennville and Daisy.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 17:06:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported several trees blown down across Youngman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:42:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines blown down near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and White Bluff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 16:07:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNONBURG
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a severe microburst close to the Hunter Army Airfield located near Savannah. The microburst began very near the intersection of Abercorn Street and Apache Avenue and moved rapidly east-northeast before dissipating near the intersection of East Montgomery Cross Road and Meadowbrook Road. This microburst was estimated to have produced winds between 85 and 90 mph and downed or snapped off 25 to 30 large trees along with hundreds of large limbs and branches. At least seven large trees were blown down on homes which caused significant roof damage. There was no evidence of a tornado based on all available information. The microburst impacted portions of several Savannah Districts including Wilshire Estates, Colonial Village, Oakhurst, Paradise Park, and Lynhurst. Overall the path length of the microburst was about four miles and the maximum width of the path was about one mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 16:11:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines down and sparking on a fence near the intersection of 65th Street and Habersham Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-12 17:08:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVIEW PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several large trees blown down in Shelman Bluff.