A strong system affected the area at the end of January with unusually strong wind fields.  The 500 mb winds were as high as 110 knots with the upper level trough, and 850 mb winds reached around 70 knots in the local area. These very strong low level winds combined with SBCAPE values of 300-500 j/kg produced widespread straight line wind damage across the area with numerous trees and power lines blown down as a squall line moved through the area.  Strong non-convective related winds also occurred ahead of the main line of convection and resulted in a few trees being blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEFUL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and power line were blown down across Highway 97 near Hopeful.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Scattered trees were blown down around the city of Albany.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:55:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down around Ashburn on four different roads.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:22:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a small swath of damage in the Nelms Road and Gravel Hill Road area.  Five to ten healthy pine trees were snapped off, and there was minor property damage on Wright's Turf Farm in that area.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: INAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down across Highway 32 between I-75 and the Irwin-Turner county line.  This was reported by the public via the WALB-TV facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:54:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCHLOCKNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the northwestern part of Thomas county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:19:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down near Coleman.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least 5 trees and a power lines were blown down in the county from another round of thunderstorms.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TY TY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down across Tift county along with minor damage to 4 homes.  The home damage was obtained via a Georgia Emergency Management tweet.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down on 10 Mile Road in Fitzgerald.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Early county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down around the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:55:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  There was also minor damage to 6 homes and 1 business in Colquitt county.  The home and business damage was obtained via a Georgia Emergency Management tweet.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:43:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 20:11:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down around Lakeland.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 20:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few power lines were blown down and one tree fell on a vehicle near Valdosta, but no injuries were reported.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Strong Wind in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYHAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down near Long Dirt Road.  This was reported by the public via the WALB-TV facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:25:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAPAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 129N near Alapaha.

Strong Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tornado in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:09:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A Baker county fire chief reported a damage swath starting near the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 37 where a house sustained minor damage, extending northeastward around 1 mile through portions of Newton where trees were snapped or twisted.  The damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds of 70-80 mph and also corresponded to an area of rotation on radar.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Tornado in LEE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a cone shaped funnel cloud near the junction of Forrester Pkwy and Highway 19.  The funnel cloud likely briefly touched down as a weak EF0 tornado with winds between 70-80 mph across Lover's Lane Road extending near Pine Ridge and Southill Dr.  Trees were blown down along the funnel's track and a roaring sound was heard at a residence.  This also was consistent with an area of rotation on radar.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Hail in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 18:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A deputy reported nickle size hail in Warwick.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAPARTES RETREAT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDLEYS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down throughout the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.