An upper level low pressure center closed off over the Tennessee River Valley while a developing surface low pressure formed across Arkansas and tracked NE as it deepened toward the Ohio  River Valley. A trailing cold front pressed eastward across the forecast area. This forcing combined with high moisture and instability initiated a squall line of severe storms that also produced 2 confirmed tornadoes in SE Georgia. Large hail and wind damage also occurred.

Hail in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported quarter to half dollar size hail in Jesup. The time of damage was based on radar.

Tornado in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 12:25:00 to 04-MAY-17 12:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado caused severe roof damage to one garage structure.

Tornado in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 13:04:00 to 04-MAY-17 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GREEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees with snapped  trunks were observed along the tornado path. Some damage occurred to one home and one outbuilding.

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a funnel cloud. The time of the report was based on radar data.

Hail in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP WAYNE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported.

Tornado in JEFF DAVIS, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 13:20:00 to 04-MAY-17 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Three older outbuildings were destroyed and three others were damaged along the tornado path. There were several trees that were uprooted or that had snapped tree trunks.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 12:16:00 to 04-MAY-17 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down as well as large branches. Sheet metal on an out building was peeled back. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BACON, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 13:10:00 to 04-MAY-17 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AMG)BACON CO ARPT A
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power pole was snapped with fences also heavily damaged near Oak Villa Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 13:28:00 to 04-MAY-17 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESUP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Part of a building was blown down onto a car near North Brunswick Road. The time of damage was based on radar.