In addition to the extreme heat that was just beginning to let up on the 1st, a surface trough remained in place across central Georgia, providing a focus for numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop.  A shortwave pushed across the Southern Appalachians during the late afternoon and early evening hours as well.  Thunderstorms became widespread, especially across central Georgia, by mid-afternoon.  Many of these became severe, with multiple reports of large hail and downed trees.

Hail in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEVEREUX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized hail south of Devereux.

Hail in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail northwest of McIntyre.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio operators and the public reported nickel to quarter sized hail fell across Warner Robins for at least 10 minutes.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported up to quarter size hail fell for about 30 minutes across portions of western Harris County, from southeast of West Point Lake to Hamilton.

Hail in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 217.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports were received from the public of quarter to golf ball sized hail in the eastern portion of Monroe County, from Berner to Juliette.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Henry County Law Enforcement reported pea to quarter sized hail fell in the McDonough area for at least 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Manager reported 20 to 30 trees blown down, mainly in the northeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 21:29:00 to 01-JUL-12 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported that trees were blown down on a vehicle and a house on Lakeview Drive Southeast.  An unoccupied boat was blown off the lake onto the shore.  At the Northeast Georgia Regional Airport, two tied-down aircraft were flipped.  A Piper Cadet and a Piper Cherokee 180 were damaged.

Lightning in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAKOMIS
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed a report of a house fire along Pea Ridge Road.  No injuries occurred, but the house was totally destroyed.

Lightning in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media reported that a house was destroyed by a lightning fire off Marshall Mill Road.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Taliaferro County 911 Center reported that several trees were downed, mainly in the eastern part of the county.  Two trees were down on Interstate 20, blocking the lane at mile marker 147.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESHAMVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Greene County 911 Center reported that three trees were blown down in Greshomville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (WRB)WARNER ROBINS A
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Houston County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees and numerous downed power lines across Warner Robins.  One tree fell on a house and another on a mobile home.  Many of the downed power lines sparked fires across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:41:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHOENIX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Putnam County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees in the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Crawford County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees and power lines across the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST JULIETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jones County 911 Center reported six to eight trees down across northwest portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Henry County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees in the Locust Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 17:18:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Putnam County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees in the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 19:46:00 to 01-JUL-12 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CROSSING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees across the southern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 19:46:00 to 01-JUL-12 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees across the southern portion of Montgomery County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 20:09:00 to 01-JUL-12 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Crisp County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees and power lines.  Two trees fell on a house.

Hail in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized hail southeast of Milledgeville.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-12 19:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter sized hail in Dacula.