A series of weak short waves moving through a generally zonal upper-level pattern, combined with strong daytime heating each day to produce scattered strong to severe thunderstorms across north and central Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 16:35:00 to 09-AUG-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down across the roadway in the 4900 block of Ocmulgee East Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 16:45:00 to 09-AUG-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTBURN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down across power lines on Highway 255 at Goat Neck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 16:55:00 to 09-AUG-18 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERSICO
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Meriwether County 911 center reported a tree blown down on Jessie Cole Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 17:15:00 to 09-AUG-18 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAIRE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Houston County Fire Department reported a large tree blown down on Church Street at Old Perry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 18:06:00 to 09-AUG-18 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKER SPG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Allen Road between Highway 19 and Highway 80.

Flash Flood in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 17:30:00 to 09-AUG-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAIRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred in areas near Bonaire and Kathleen, with several roads closed as a result, including the intersection of County Road and 3rd Street, Bear Branch Road, and County Road. Poor drainage also contributed to flooding in a residential neighborhood, with 18 of standing water on the street. Radar estimates indicate that widespread 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall occurred in a very short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 14:40:00 to 09-AUG-18 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERKSHIRE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines at Oleander Drive SW and Five Forks Trickum Road SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 15:15:00 to 09-AUG-18 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERUSALEM
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree blown down onto power lines on Henderson Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 15:24:00 to 09-AUG-18 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORES
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Moore Station Road near Old Valambrosia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 15:25:00 to 09-AUG-18 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Douglas County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the eastern end of the county. One tree was blown down onto I-20 westbound near North County Line Road blocking multiple lanes of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 15:44:00 to 09-AUG-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received over social media of trees blown down in the vicinity of Mt Paran Road and West Conway Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 15:55:00 to 09-AUG-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA HARTSFIELD I
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down onto the entrance ramp from Riverdale Road onto I-85 northbound.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 16:03:00 to 09-AUG-18 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CANTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down blocking all lanes along Puckett Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 18:10:00 to 08-AUG-18 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED STONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down in the Jefferson and Arcade areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 17:15:00 to 09-AUG-18 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown from east of Braselton to southwest of Jefferson. One tree was down across Winder Highway and another was blown down onto a house and a parked car on Ward Road. No injuries were reported.

Lightning in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 19:00:00 to 08-AUG-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County Emergency Manager reported a lightning strike at Crawford County High School. The strike caused considerable damage to an electrical control box and caused a small fire. There was no significant damage to the building structure due to the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 14:15:00 to 08-AUG-18 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters showed a few trees blown down from the area around Kensington Road and Highway 136 to Lafayette along S. Chattanooga Street. One tree struck a house causing minor damage on Kensington Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 14:54:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Murray County Emergency Manager reported multiple power lines blown down between Cisco and Tennga along Shields Road and Tennga Gregory Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 15:00:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from north of Summerville along Saddle Club and Back Penn Roads through east of Summerville along Mustang Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 15:15:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down from west of Epworth along Madola Road to Blue Ridge Road in Epworth to Haymore Farm Road southeast of Mineral Bluff. A falling tree struck a house on Blue Ridge Road, no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 14:48:00 to 09-AUG-18 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENDER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down in the 100 block of Chappell Mill Road near Montrose.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 19:10:00 to 08-AUG-18 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail in the 100 block of Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. A large branch was blown from a tree in the parking lot of a grocery store at this location as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 17:43:00 to 08-AUG-18 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFINGTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines east of Buffington.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-18 18:15:00 to 08-AUG-18 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LAMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Madison County Emergency Manager reported a couple of power lines blown down east of Fort Lamar.

Lightning in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 19:18:00 to 09-AUG-18 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAMELESS
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported a barn burned to the ground due to a lightning strike in the 3000 block of Highway 338 south of Dexter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 13:47:00 to 09-AUG-18 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARDUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rockdale County Emergency Manager reported a tree and power lines blown down in the 800 block of West Hightower Trail. The tree struck a parked car next to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 14:00:00 to 09-AUG-18 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANTHERSVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down onto I-285 eastbound just past Flat Shoals Road. Several cars were involved in an accident due to the downed tree. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 14:40:00 to 09-AUG-18 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a tree blown down at the I-85/I-285 interchange near Roosevelt Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 09-AUG-18 17:12:00 to 09-AUG-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBEETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on West Jefferson Street and Shadow Wood Lane off of Highway 36W.