Hermine developed as a Tropical Depression near the north coast of Cuba on August 28th. The depression then tracked westward into the central Gulf of Mexico and strengthened into a Tropical Storm. Hermine then tracked generally northeastward and strengthened into a Hurricane. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hermine made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane at 1:30 am EDT on September 2nd along the Florida Big Bend coast just east of St. Marks, Florida, near the Wakulla-Jefferson County line. Hermine continued on a northeastward track across the Florida panhandle and into southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, gradually weakening back to a Tropical Storm. Across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, the main impacts from Hermine included heavy rain and wind damage in the form of scattered to numerous trees being blown down. Storm total rainfall amounts generally ranged from 2 to 8 inches across the region, including a daily record rainfall of 2.32 inches at the Charleston International Airport. The wind damage produced numerous power outages and even some damage to homes and other structures throughout the area. Hermine spawned 2 tornadoes, and produced a 1.5 to 2.5 foot storm surge along the coast, though no flooding was reported.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 13:06:00 to 02-SEP-16 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The National Ocean Service tide gauge at Fort Pulaski measured a peak storm surge of 1.64 feet associated with Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tornado in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 04:12:00 to 02-SEP-16 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSHIRE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado near Skidaway Island. The tornado touched down in Romerly Marsh of Skidaway Island and was associated with the rainbands from Tropical Storm Hermine. The tornado moved northward into the residential area known as The Landings. More than 20 homes sustained roof damage from large trees falling on them after either being snapped or uprooted. One home in The Landings lost about one half of it's roof from wind pushing up on a large gable structure. Several other homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. Hundreds of large pine and oak trees were either snapped or uprooted from the winds. The storm moved north at approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour and dissipated over the northern portion of The Landings, near the intersection of N Landings Way and McWhorter Drive.

Tornado in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 02:50:00 to 02-SEP-16 02:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado near Riceboro. The tornado touched down just north of Blackbeard Creek, about one half of a mile east of Interstate 95. The tornado moved north at 30 to 35 miles per hour toward the remote and heavily wooded area of South Hampton Island, and then continued north across North Hampton Island. Overall, it was estimated that a few thousand trees were snapped or uprooted across the region. The worst damage occurred across portions of North Hampton Island where many large oak and pine trees were snapped or had large limbs removed. Additionally, minor damage occurred to a few structures throughout the property due to trees falling on them. The tornado dissipated just north of Ferry Road on North Hampton Island.

Tropical Storm in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 02:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tattnall County Emergency management reported scattered trees blown down across portions of the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in INLAND CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported trees down throughout the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine. At Hunter Army Airfield, trees were blown down across the base with numerous power outages. Heavy rain also caused some roofs to leak. The ASOS site at KSAV measured a peak wind gust of 55 miles per hour and the AWOS site at KSVN measured a peak wind gust of 49 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported trees down throughout the county. One tree fell on a house along Florance Street in downtown Savannah which caused significant structural damage. Heavy rain also caused some roofs to leak. Mesonet observation sites in the coastal portion of Chatham County measured peak wind gusts ranging from 54 to 63 miles per hour as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Liberty County Emergency Management reported trees down throughout the county as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine. Mesonet observations near the coastal portion of the county measured peak wind gusts of around 60 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 04:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Screven County Emergency Management reported scattered trees blown down around portions of the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine. One house was struck by a fallen tree. Over 600 people were without power during the height of the storm due to trees being down on power lines.

Tropical Storm in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Candler County Emergency Management reported scattered trees down in the city of Metter as well eastern portion of the county due to Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Evans County Emergency Management reported isolated to scattered trees down throughout the county. The AWOS site at KCWV measured a peak wind gust of 37 miles per hour as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Tropical Storm in INLAND LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-SEP-16 03:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Liberty County Emergency Management reported scattered trees down across the county. At Fort Stewart, power outages occurred across the military base with scattered trees down. Also, winds blew over a wall locker which damaged a vehicle. The AWOS site at KLHW measured a peak wind gust of 44 miles per hour as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine.