Active weather pattern with mean layer mid level trough carving southward across the SE region and a surface front across the Appalachians. Strong wind shear combined with instability produced severe storms during the afternoon and evening. A couple of tornadoes touched down in SE Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:00:00 to 01-APR-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Caney Bay Road and Britt Still Road.

Tornado in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:35:00 to 01-APR-16 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just south of U.S. Highway 82 in Millwood. The preliminary intensity was EF1 with maximum winds near 100 mph. The tornado was on the ground for about 9 minutes and traveled about 2.6 miles. Minor damage occurred near Indian Mound Road and damage became more significant as the storm moved over the Manor-Millwood Road north. Damage to structures and trees was more signficant near Mullis Road where an old travel trailer was rolled and destroyed. A trailer in the area also had its rooof removed. Damaged occurred near Perch Creek Rd toward the Zion Hill Freewill Baptist Church where many small farm structures were thrown northward. The tree damage pattern was convergent. Major tree blown down was observed at a farm north of Zion Hill Road. Several horses were trapped by debris and two dogs were missing after the tornado went through. Cost of damage unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:17:00 to 01-APR-16 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: COGDELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down off of Highway 441 near Guest Millpond. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:20:00 to 01-APR-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Mexico Road and Cogdell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:24:00 to 01-APR-16 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor structure damage impacted a few mobile homes and barns in the 2200 block of Fiddler Green Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 17:06:00 to 01-APR-16 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Waycross.

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:40:00 to 01-APR-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media indicated a funnel cloud near the Fat Daddy's ATV Park. The time of the event was based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BACON, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 17:00:00 to 01-APR-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COFFEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was blown down in the SE portion of the county. The time and location were based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 17:36:00 to 01-APR-16 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on North Brunswick Street. Another tree was blown down on Old Screven Road. The time of damage was  based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 17:06:00 to 01-APR-16 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERSHON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One large tree was blown down on Radio Station Road. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:35:00 to 01-APR-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXIE UNION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tin roof was blown off of a residence. Photos via social media relayed to NWS by local media.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:24:00 to 01-APR-16 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on a power line at the intersection of Albert Gibson Road and Browntown Road.

Tornado in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-16 16:15:00 to 01-APR-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COGDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado caused damage near the Clinch and Atkinson county line. It was a high-end EF1 with maximum winds near 100 mph. One home was heavily damaged with most of the roof gone. The home was an older structure with lath roofing and no bracing in the rafters. Major tree blown down occurred in two locations. One location was near Tharpe Road, north of Arabia Bay. The second area was near Keaton Farm Road and the Guest Millpond area off of U.S. Highway 441. The tornado weakened near Cogdell and Sandy Bottom in Atkinson County. It is possible the tornado lifted prior to reaching Cogdell and the damage in Cogdell could be attributed to the rear flank downdraft. One post-storm injury occurred when an individual was clearing his roof. Cost of damage was unknown.