A deepening upper-level trough over the eastern U.S. combined with a very moist and unstable atmosphere across north Georgia to produce scattered severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 12:13:00 to 06-JUL-17 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported utility lines down along the 1500 block of Marble Quarry Road in Holly Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 12:55:00 to 06-JUL-17 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL MTN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down around the intersection of Keith Bridge Road and Parks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 14:25:00 to 06-JUL-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIAMOND HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Madison County 911 center reported trees blown down from near Moons Grove Church Road at Johnnie Chandler Road, and Colbert Grove Church Road at Highway 29. These locations are just southwest of Danielsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 14:35:00 to 06-JUL-17 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bartow County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down in a 100 yard wide swath between Cambridge Way and Red Top Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 14:40:00 to 06-JUL-17 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and some power lines blown down from south of Waleska to Free Home. Locations include Sam Nelson Road between Nelson trail and Rampley Trail where one tree fell on a house, Reinhardt College Parkway where a tree fell on a house, Shoal Creek Road at Whispering Woods Drive, Upper Union Hill Road at Henson Way, and Wyatt Road at Smithwick Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 14:50:00 to 06-JUL-17 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down, including on onto a home, on Bells Ferry Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 15:55:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUTCHINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Oglethorpe County 911 center reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Stephens Salem road and Hugh Culbreth Road east of Stephens to east of Lexington along Frank Matthews Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 17:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUGDOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Haralson County 911 center reported several trees blown down across the northern part of the county from northwest through northeast of Buchanan. Locations include Monroe Mill Road, 5 Points Road and near the intersection of Floyd Road and Mountain View Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 17:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Polk County 911 center reported trees blown down from Sam Hutchins Road southwest of Cedartown to Antioch Road at Hightower Falls Road southeast of Cedartown.

Lightning in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 12:51:00 to 06-JUL-17 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING MATHIS ARPT
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported a house fire started by a lightning strike on Watermill Way.

Lightning in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 15:24:00 to 06-JUL-17 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL MTN
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported a brush fire caused by a lightning strike near the intersection of Dahlonega Highway and Spot Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 14:08:00 to 06-JUL-17 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY GILMER CO AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Gilmer County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down from southwest through east of Ellijay. Locations include Snow Mountain Lane, White Path Springs Road, Roy Road at Southern Road, and Big Creek Road at Holt Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 16:40:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received on social media of a tree blown down on Danburg Road near the intersection with Bradford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-17 13:24:00 to 06-JUL-17 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GVL)GAINESVILLE MEM
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded by the ASOS at the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville (KGVL).