Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred across the area.  This was an unusual, well organized severe weather event given the time of year.  The threat for some type of severe weather during the July 21-22 period was well advertised by the models a few days in advance, although the exact times of day that would be affected varied from run to run.  A special 18z KTAE sounding from July 22 revealed SBCAPE around 4500 j/kg with 0-6 km shear of 34 knots, which is unusually high for summer.  Some mid-level dry air also contributed to a favorable environment for damaging wind.  The end result was numerous reports of severe weather across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on Greenwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on Camp Osborn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:35:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAKELY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:42:00 to 21-JUL-18 10:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down on homes in Arlington.  Damage was consistent with winds around 75 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEARY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATMOS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Patmos.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVEYS MILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Iveys Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Rock Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 22:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIGHAM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Shingles were blown off a roof in Whigham.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 22:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICKLEVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle ran into a tree across the road near the intersection of Tired Creek Road and Jones Road.  No injuries were reported.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 22:15:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Power lines were blown down in a yard at 5407 Highway 111.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED STORE CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Colquitt Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Caney Creek Plantation.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down across Baker county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:06:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLQUITT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near Highway 27 and 91.  This was reported via the GA 511 website.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Crestview.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 216.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMODEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Joe Heard Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMODEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Rentz Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 15:00:00 to 22-JUL-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT GAINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down south of Fort Gaines along Smith Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 15:06:00 to 22-JUL-18 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORT GAINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down near Fort Gaines along Edison Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-18 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSON HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 30 trees were blown down along Highway 82 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 15:35:00 to 22-JUL-18 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTHBERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home in Cuthbert.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRAY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYHAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Miller county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:24:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHELL COUNTY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto power lines on S Turkey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEFUL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Highway 311.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:35:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 97 N.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMODEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Pine Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:15:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIMSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 200.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLQUITT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down throughout Miller county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGGARD MILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Hoggard Mill Road.

Hail in LEE, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 16:24:00 to 22-JUL-18 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hail about 1 inch in diameter accumulated on the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 16:30:00 to 22-JUL-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a public report of a power line and tree branches down in the Putnety area, and widespread power outages were shown on the GA Power outage website.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 17:15:00 to 22-JUL-18 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: METCALF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were a few reports of trees and power lines down in Thomas county.

Hail in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 17:34:00 to 22-JUL-18 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD PARK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 84 and Old Albany Road in Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:40:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and blocking the road at 2708 Twin Lakes Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:42:00 to 21-JUL-18 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto Palmer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 11:40:00 to 21-JUL-18 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCHLOCKNEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down across Thomas county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGVALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down throughout Randolph county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGGARD MILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at the Jones Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down throughout Baker county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGGARD MILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Vernon Hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:45:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEFUL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Highway 311.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 18:28:00 to 22-JUL-18 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAHIRA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were blown down at 5600 Thompson Road in Hahira.

Hail in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:09:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITZGERALD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near the First Baptist Church.

Hail in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:12:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:18:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCILLA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down across Irwin county, mainly between Ocilla and Douglas.  A storm survey revealed straight line winds up to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down along Jones Mill Road and Hardy Cooper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 10:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRONWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on Highway 118 between Bronwood and Dawson.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:20:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Terrell county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDISON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Milford Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:45:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Highway 262.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:50:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto power lines on Vada Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Highway 262.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEINHAM STORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A large tree was blown down onto power lines on Highway 311.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:20:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COURTHOUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A blown transformer resulted in power outages.

Hail in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:21:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCILLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down on Lilac Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 to 22-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a house on Holt Road.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 22-JUL-18 15:15:00 to 22-JUL-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZETTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Highway 37 in Clay county.