Strong heating and high moisture levels supported extreme instability ahead of thunderstorms that initially developed to the northwest along a pre-frontal boundary aided by forcing from a positively tilted upper trough. Thunderstorms eventually merged into a severe QLCS that marched south and southeast through the entire forecast area, producing widespread wind damage. In terms of the number of damage reports, this was the most extensive severe weather event in our area since 2006.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 15:02:00 to 17-JUN-16 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEARS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Burtons Ferry Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 15:50:00 to 17-JUN-16 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 50 to 60 mph winds with a thunderstorm outflow boundary.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:22:00 to 17-JUN-16 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Old River Road and the 119 connector.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:41:00 to 17-JUN-16 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEGROUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Lake View Road just north of Clito Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:59:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESBORO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 24 and Leon Newsome Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:50:00 to 17-JUN-16 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on G W Oliver Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:09:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGISTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Highway 46.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:10:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT SCREVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Chatham County 911 Call Center reported 2 trees down in the back yard of a residence along Long Boat PLace on Wilmington Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:55:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous pine trees snapped and down along Freedman Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 18:00:00 to 17-JUN-16 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC INTOSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree across the road in the 7800 block of Oglethorpe Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:50:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the corner of North Coastal Highway and Shavetown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:55:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down across the railroad tracks near Pate Rodgers Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 15:30:00 to 17-JUN-16 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERKINS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous trees down throughout the community of Perkins.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:57:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on power lines which were sparking near the 26 mile marker on Leroy Coffer Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:06:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT SCREVEN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 61 mph wind was recorded at the Fort Pulaski NOS tide gauge.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:00:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXCELSIOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported numerous trees down and 3 recreational vehicles turned over with 2 minor injuries along Interstate 16 just before mile marker 111.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:55:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC INTOSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down in Fort Stewart.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:27:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Evans County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Charlie Todd Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:32:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Evans County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 129 and Highway 250.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 18:41:00 to 17-JUN-16 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE HARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Highway 57 in Townsend.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 18:46:00 to 17-JUN-16 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHINTILLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on New River Road in Darien.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:18:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Evans County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Sims Brothers Road near Highway 280.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:04:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONA BELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Garden City police reported a tree down and blocking Highway 80 near Talmadge Avenue and Griffin Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:14:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Effingham County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Georgia Highway 17 near Courthouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:27:00 to 17-JUN-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILLWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Effingham County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Stillwell Clyo Road and Wilson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 16:17:00 to 17-JUN-16 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Effingham County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Morgan Circle and Ollie Morgan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:09:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONA BELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Social media indicated Highway 80 closed near Chatham Parkway due to a large tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:23:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Tattnall County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:09:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBBTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Tattnall County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Highway 152.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:07:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBBTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Tattnall County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Bill Sikes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-16 17:48:00 to 17-JUN-16 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Tattnall County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Railroad Street.