A line of thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front swept through north and central Georgia during the morning into the early afternoon. Despite only marginal instability, strong low and mid-level shear resulted in isolated reports of thunderstorm wind damage and a few brief tornadoes.

Tornado in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 07:43:00 to 07-FEB-18 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREMEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 250 yards touched down on the west side of Bremen north of Tallapoosa Street between Ayers Street and Sewell Road. The tornado then moved northeast paralleling Tallapoosa Street. On Kaiser Street, multiple large trees were snapped near their base or uprooted, including one that fell onto a duplex causing substantial damage to the roof, walls, a carport and two nearby vehicles. The tornado continued northeast, snapping and uprooting several more trees between Church Street and Gordon Street. The tornado dissipated around the intersection of Pine Street and the Bryan Street Bypass. [02/07/18: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-0, Haralson, 2018:001].

Tornado in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 09:03:00 to 07-FEB-18 09:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: O NEALS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 250 yards touched down along Butler Road in southwest Heard County just east of Whitewater Creek. The tornado moved east northeast, crossing Victory Road uprooting and snapping around a dozen trees. The tornado then continued east northeast crossing just north of the intersection of Highway 219 and Victory Road. On Boggus Road just north of Noles Road, dozens of  trees were snapped or uprooted. The highest wind speeds for this tornado were estimated here at 95 mph. The tornado then moved eastward before ending just north of the intersection of Bevis Road and Brush Creek Road. [02/07/18: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-1, Heard, 2018:002].

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 08:58:00 to 07-FEB-18 09:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROOSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down along Huff Road.

Tornado in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 11:10:00 to 07-FEB-18 11:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down west of Junction City near the intersection of Carlyle Road and South Taylor Road where a few
small softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado moved east northeast snapping or uprooting about 15 to 20 small softwood trees just west of the intersection of Highway 96 and Highway 90. As the tornado entered Junction City, some siding was
removed from a small pole barn on Rock Church Road, and additional small trees were snapped. The tornado then turned southeast and moved across Junction City snapping
15 to 20 more trees along Broadwood Circle before ending. [02/07/18: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-0, Talbot, 2018:003].

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 10:15:00 to 07-FEB-18 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harris County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 219 and Hopewell Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 10:15:00 to 07-FEB-18 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a large tree blown down onto Interstate Highway 20 west of Covington blocking all lanes on one side of the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 07-FEB-18 13:02:00 to 07-FEB-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported multiple trees and power lines blown down in the 1500 block of the Chester-Cochran Highway.