A strong upper-level trough and short wave swept through the region during the afternoon and evening. A marginally unstable air mass in place across central Georgia combined with moderate mid and deep-layer shear were enough to produce scattered severe thunderstorms, and an isolated tornado.

Tornado in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 16:36:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 250 yards travelled for just under 2.5 miles along U.S Highway 27 in southern Harris County between the communities of Fortson and Cataula. The tornado began on West Bonacre Road just west of Highway 27, where a few small trees were snapped, and moved northeast,  intensifying as it crossed Highway 27 north of Raymond Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and several power lines and poles were brought down. The most significant damage was observed just northeast of this location along Gatlin Road where an estimated 50-100 large trees were snapped or uprooted. One large tree fell on a home at this location causing significant damage, however no injuries were reported. Continuing northeast, additional damage was observed between Knowles Road and Wells Drive where a grove of trees was snapped or uprooted on the east side of Highway 27. The tornado ended  just northeast of the intersection of Wells Drive and Highway 27.  [02/07/17: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF1, Harris, 2017:029].

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 16:23:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIPOOH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported multiple trees and large limbs blown down, some on structures, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and Old Moon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 17:00:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAUK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down across western Taylor County. One tree fell on a house and a car near Black Creek Trail and a mobile home was damaged near the intersection of Parks Road and Black Creek Trail. A downed power line blocked Highway 96  near the intersection with Parks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 17:32:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CERES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Crawford County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down across western and northern Crawford County from Highway 80 northwest of Roberta to Highway 341 south of Musella.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 17:32:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAKOMIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Crawford County 911 center reported multiple trees blown down between Crook Road and Tribble Road in the southern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-17 17:24:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGLETHORPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Macon County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down north of Oglethorpe near Highway 128.