A strong low-level jet, associated with a deep upper-level low and an accompanying strong cold front, combined with the effects of a mesoscale surface low to produce numerous reports of wind damage across north and parts of central Georgia.

Strong Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 06:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The GDOT reported trees blown down across Murray County including at Fort Mountain State Park where all lanes of Highway 52 were blocked by downed trees and power lines were down.

Strong Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 06:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Falling trees damaged houses on Terry Lane, Tyler Street NW, Lookout Circle, Margaret Street and Keller Street. Power was out across many areas for several hours.

Strong Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 08:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down across the county including some on houses and automobiles.

Strong Wind in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 08:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fannin County Emergency Manager and the GDOT reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Three businesses and at least 2 homes received damage from falling trees. Some campers were damaged at Morgan Point and an elementary school received damage to the roof. Trees blocked the roadway on Highway 5 at Davis Road and on the Zell Miller Mountain Parkway.

Strong Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 08:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The GDOT reported trees and traffic lights blown down and blocking the road on Highway 53 and trees blocking the road on Highway 61. Other roadways across the county had trees down with some lanes blocked.

Strong Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 10:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The GDOT reported all lanes blocked by fallen trees on Highway 14 at East Camp Street.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 09:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A tree fell on a garage on Pinebrook Drive in Waleska; falling trees brought down power lines at Providence Drive and Univeter Road; and fallen trees blocked the roadway at Sixes Road and Woodbridge Chase.

Strong Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 11:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines  blown down across the county. Trees fell on houses on Buford Drive near Maddox Street and on Grayson New Hope Road. Downed trees and power lines blocked roadways on Williams Road, South Lee Street, Mount Tabor Circle, Prospect Church Road, Centerville Rosebud Road, Millers Pond Way and Lakeshore Drive.

Strong Wind in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 11:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
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 Huntridge Drive.

Strong Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 04-MAY-17 10:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The GDOT reported a tree blown down onto I-85 near mile post 6 blocking the rightmost lane.