Several pre-frontal lines of severe storms moved across SE Ga under strong shear and marginal surface based instability. Most storms had well defined mesocyclone rotations, however tornado touchdown was not confined in most cells. Widespread wind damage occurred as storms passed across the area from late morning through the afternoon.

Funnel Cloud in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 10:15:00 to 03-MAR-12 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEHIGH
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was sighted near Highway 221 about 3 miles north of West Green.

Funnel Cloud in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:45:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARESBORO
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was reported near Waresboro.

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Reported by: State Official

A funnel cloud was reported over Jesup. No damage was reported.

Funnel Cloud in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 14:10:00 to 03-MAR-12 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBOKEN
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency Management received several funnel cloud reports in Hoboken.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 10:06:00 to 03-MAR-12 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GREEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in West Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-12 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downburst winds blew a quarter of the roof off of a commercial building. There was some structural damage to homes. Trees and power lines were also reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:22:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COGDELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and street signs were blown down near the Cogdell Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:35:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported blown down about 7 miles north of Dupont in northwest Clinch county on Tomlinson Road near State Road 122 and 168.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:55:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Plant Avenue and one large tree fell on a fence of a residence. The time of damage was based on radar imagery. The cost of damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 03-MAR-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Medium size tree limbs and street signs were blown down. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 13:40:00 to 03-MAR-12 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto power lines near Millwood. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 14:20:00 to 03-MAR-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto power lines near Sunnyside. The time was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:45:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Trail Road.

Funnel Cloud in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 03-MAR-12 12:22:00 to 03-MAR-12 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COGDELL
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was seen near the Cogdell Highway.