Another strong shortwave swung across the Tennessee Valley on the 3rd.  Meanwhile, a lee side trough remained in place across central Georgia.  These two forcing mechanisms combined with continued strong daytime heating and low level moisture allowed another round of severe pulse convection to form during the afternoon hours.  Several severe thunderstorms developed, with large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTLETTS FERRY LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Georgia State Trooper reported quarter sized hail near Lake Harding in western Harris County.

Hail in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRADDICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported quarter sized hail along Highway 36 East north of Barnesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 13:53:00 to 03-JUL-12 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE CHURCHES
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Columbus Metropolitan Airport official observation (KCSG) reported a 58 mph wind gust.  The Muscogee County 911 center reported a few trees and a traffic light down near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 03-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported that at least six trees and several power lines were blown down just north of Carrollton near Spence Road.  One tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:56:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Emergency Manager reported that power lines were blown down in the Lakewood Park area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported that a few trees and a few power lines were blown down between Highway 74 and Highway 85 between approximately Tyrone and Fayetteville.  One tree fell on a barn, trapping a donkey inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 03-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Manager reported at least 10 trees down from Forsyth to the southwest part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the northern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 03-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Henry County Emergency Manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds blew over seven tractor trailers near the intersection of Highway 42 and King Mill Road.  An individual inside one of the vehicles was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Harris County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down between Hamilton and Lake Harding.  Two of the trees were down at the 911 Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 14:49:00 to 03-JUL-12 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Johnson County 911 Center reported that at least ten trees were blown down across the county.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 15:20:00 to 03-JUL-12 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TENNILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 51.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Washington County 911 Center relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in west of Tennille.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Wilkinson County 911 Center and the Sheriff reported several trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:19:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWALAGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Spalding County 911 Center reported several trees were blown down especially across the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRONS LANE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Macon County 911 Center reported that several trees and several power lines were blown down along Highways 49 and 224.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 18:19:00 to 03-JUL-12 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported that over 50 trees were blown down along with at least four power lines in an area northeast of Waleska.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:43:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Houston County 911 Center reported that 11 trees were blown down in Perry.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 16:58:00 to 03-JUL-12 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESHAM PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The DeKalb County 911 Center reported a few power lines blown down south of Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 17:20:00 to 03-JUL-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVEJOY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Clayton County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down across Woolsey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 18:06:00 to 03-JUL-12 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Dodge County 911 Center relayed a report of five trees and two power lines down across the southeastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 18:10:00 to 03-JUL-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORKMORE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Telfair County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down south of McRae near Workmore.

Lightning in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 18:00:00 to 03-JUL-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTS MILL
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media stations from Macon reported up to four structures on fire from lightning strikes.  Several units at an apartment complex on Leisure Lake Drive were heavily damaged or destroyed, displacing 16 families.  Before firefighters arrived, three Marines and an Army medic alerted and evacuated many of the residents, including an 87-year-old woman confined to her bed.  No one was injured in the fire, thanks in part to the quick actions of the servicemen.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-12 14:12:00 to 03-JUL-12 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jefferson County 911 Center relayed a report of three trees down in Louisville.