Moderately unstable conditions and a highly sheared environment developed ahead of a strong cold front sweeping through the Southeast United States. As this occurred, a squall line of severe thunderstorms tracked over the region and produced large hail and damaging straight-line winds.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:50:00 to 05-APR-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail lasting for about 10 minutes on Jones Avenue.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:50:00 to 05-APR-17 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report from social media indicated quarter inch hail observed near Andrea Drive.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:55:00 to 05-APR-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

A report from social media indicated golf ball size hail on Tybee Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:21:00 to 05-APR-17 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Center reported a tree down on Garfield Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:23:00 to 05-APR-17 16:24:00 (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 on Red Fern Lane near Statesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:24:00 to 05-APR-17 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLITCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on W C Hodges Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:34:00 to 05-APR-17 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLITO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Maria Sorrell Road and Bell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:34:00 to 05-APR-17 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLITO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A report via amateur radio indicated trees down along Maria Sorrel Road and one leaning power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:38:00 to 05-APR-17 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODCLIFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Rocky Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:43:00 to 05-APR-17 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEVILS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Harville Road and Jim Waters Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:43:00 to 05-APR-17 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAXTON EVANS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down near the intersection of Daisy Nevils Highway and Mosley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:45:00 to 05-APR-17 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAXTON EVANS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Evans County 911 Call Center reported a large pine tree down across Daisy Nevils Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 19:52:00 to 05-APR-17 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Tattnall County 911 Call Center reported one tree down on Anderson Street.

Lightning in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:45:00 to 05-APR-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported a lightning strike which started a fire to a historic home on South Rountree Street in Metter, Georgia. A video indicated about 1/4 of the second floor on fire.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:52:00 to 05-APR-17 22:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported ping pong ball size hail on Tybee Island.

Hail in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:10:00 to 05-APR-17 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUSCULUM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail lasting 3-4 minutes on Georgia Highway 21.

Hail in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:14:00 to 05-APR-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

A report on social media indicated penny size hail.

Hail in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:31:00 to 05-APR-17 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny size hail in the Clyo and Stillwell areas.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:50:00 to 05-APR-17 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny size hail near the intersection of 15th Street and 2nd Avenue.