An unusually strong upper level trough and area of low pressure moved across the southeast states during the Feb 23-24 period, bringing with it numerous reports of wind damage and tornadoes.  The low level jet was particularly strong with very strong 0-1 km shear values in excess of 60 knots.  The 0-1 km helicity values were in excess of 1000 m2/s2 in some areas with CAPE values around 500 j/kg.  There were a total of 11 tornadoes across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia, including 9 EF1 tornadoes and 2 EF0 tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on West Adair Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 00:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down onto a power line near Arlington resulting in a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 00:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT GAINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down around Highway 37 near Fort Gaines.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 04:02:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOULTRIE
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 3rd Street and 12th Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 03:39:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Highway 84 east of Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 03:26:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown down near Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 02:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVESTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The roof was partially blown off of Lighthouse Church near Sylvester.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 02:06:00 to 24-FEB-16 02:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Spring Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Hickory Ridge Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on the 5400 block of Old Dawson Road.

Tornado in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 02:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 03:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down southeast of Whigham and traveled northeast, crossing Highway 84 between Whigham and Cairo.  The tornado lifted northeast of Cairo.  The bulk of the damage was to trees and power lines with some minor damage to a few homes, mainly caused by falling trees.  The strongest winds were likely along Providence Road where multiple trees were snapped at various levels.  In addition, a partially strapped mobile home was moved from its foundation just north of Cairo.  Six people were inside the mobile home, and nobody was injured.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 90 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Tornado in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 00:07:00 to 24-FEB-16 00:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOLOMOKI MOUNDS STATE PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began around Grimsley Road with tree damage noted in surrounding fields and along the road.  It then moved northeast, crossing State Highway 39 to the northwest of Blakely.  The most significant damage was noted in a grove of trees off Cotton Patch Road, with numerous mature, healthy trees snapped or uprooted.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated around 105 mph.

Tornado in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 00:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage along this path was primarily to pine and pecan trees.  A portion of the southern end was a focused area of uprooted and snapped mature pines.  Much of the tornado track ran along Bobby Locke Road.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated around 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKETT CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two trees fell on a home on the 2800 block of Doublegate Drive.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large pine tree was blown down in northwest Albany per a public post to the WALB-TV facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along Val Del Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gas station awning was damaged along I-75 at exit 22.

Tornado in LEE, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:26:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOKEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down briefly at this location with a path length of less than one half mile.  There was significant damage to a mobile home roof, along with the complete removal of an asphalt roof of a single family home.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated around 105 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 to 24-FEB-16 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down off Stocks Dairy Road per a public post to the WALB-TV facebook page.