A deep upper-level trough and associated strong cold front pushed through the region. Although instability was limited, strong deep-layer wind shear resulted in a few severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in parts of north Georgia.

Lightning in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 18-NOV-15 16:25:00 to 18-NOV-15 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUDIE
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local Atlanta television news station reported a man injured by a lightning strike near Meadow Lark after lightning struck a nearby power line and travelled through the ground to where the man was standing. The injuries were reported to be minor.

Tornado in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 18-NOV-15 16:59:00 to 18-NOV-15 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRBURN SKY PORT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team found that a second EF1 tornado developed from the same thunderstorm that produced the earlier Coweta County tornado. This new tornado touched down near Creekside High School where minor damage occurred to the goal posts and bleachers at the football field. Around the Durham Lakes Country Club, several large pine trees were uprooted as the tornado became better organized. One minor injury was reported in this area when a tree fell on a car near the country club. Near the intersection of Virlyn B. Smith road and Dynasty Drive there was a 120-yard wide area where numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted around several homes. The homes sustained only very minor roof and/or siding damage; however there was a small, unsecured, shed that was ripped apart by the winds in this location. Along Tell Road, additional large trees, mainly pines, were snapped near their bases.
The tornado continued to move northeast snapping trees along Rivertown Road just north of Clarence Duncan Park. Along White Bird Way, which turns into Tall Deer Drive, trees were snapped and uprooted with several homes sustaining significant damage from falling trees. Similar damage was seen along Small Elk Court. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be around 95 mph with a maximum width of 200 yards. The tornado rapidly weakened and lifted before reaching West Campbellton Street just north of the town of Fairburn. [11/18/15: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Fulton, 2015:012].

Tornado in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 18-NOV-15 17:47:00 to 18-NOV-15 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: REHOBOTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team determined that a very brief EF0 tornado touched down just northeast of the Mountain Industrial Blvd exit north of the Stone Mountain Pkwy near Tucker. Structural damage occurred at two locations along Hammermill Road. The front part of a north-facing wall was ripped apart at one location while across the street part of the roof and metal siding on the front of another building was peeled back. Just behind the first building, two pine trees were uprooted. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 75 MPH. [11/18/15: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF0, DeKalb, 2015:013].

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 18-NOV-15 15:30:00 to 18-NOV-15 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TICKANETLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down on Old Bucktown Road east of Ellijay.

Tornado in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 18-NOV-15 16:48:00 to 18-NOV-15 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC COLLUM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team found that a very short-lived EF1 tornado touched down in the Wynn Manor subdivision off of Tommy Lee Cook Road in northern Coweta County with maximum wind speeds around 105 MPH. The path length was less than a quarter of a mile; however the path width was around 200 yards at its maximum width. Structural damage occurred to at least five homes along George Wynn Road. The most significant damage was observed to a house on the corner of Lea Way and George Wynn Road where a portion of the roof and front porch were lifted and thrown nearly 50 yards away. Additional damage included fences blown over with 4��� X 4��� beams snapped near the base. Several small landscaping trees were snapped. [11/18/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Coweta, 2015:011].