A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved across the area during the morning hours of April 15th.  A strong low level jet enhanced low level shear across the area, and a brief tornado occurred in Decatur county, GA in addition to numerous reports of trees down across southern Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:18:00 to 15-APR-18 08:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Bay Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:24:00 to 15-APR-18 08:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Dixie Barwick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:36:00 to 15-APR-18 08:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPRESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Hamlin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:42:00 to 15-APR-18 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down along Tillman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:50:00 to 15-APR-18 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE VALLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on Antioch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:54:00 to 15-APR-18 08:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Mitchell Store Road and Omega-Eldorado Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:55:00 to 15-APR-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in Adel.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 09:00:00 to 15-APR-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in Troupville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 09:03:00 to 15-APR-18 09:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A stop light was blown down on Highway 319 on the east side of Tifton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 09:10:00 to 15-APR-18 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Ferry Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 09:15:00 to 15-APR-18 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Chaserville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 09:25:00 to 15-APR-18 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITZGERALD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:40:00 to 15-APR-18 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down from straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:40:00 to 15-APR-18 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down from straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:58:00 to 15-APR-18 07:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEINHAM STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down on Robinson Wells Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:45:00 to 15-APR-18 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down onto a power line along Country Club Dr.

Tornado in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:55:00 to 15-APR-18 07:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BGE)BAINBRIDGE-DECATUR ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred with trees snapped and fallen in different directions along Brinson Airbase road. Max winds were estimated at 90-95 mph based on the snapped trees. Other tree damage further southwest was determined to be straight line wind damage estimated at 60-80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 07:46:00 to 15-APR-18 07:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 15-APR-18 08:06:00 to 15-APR-18 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Highway 319 South and Metcalf Road.