An unseasonably deep upper-level trough of low pressure and associated surface low pressure affected the region on April 19, 2019 during late morning into early afternoon hours. Very strong low to mid-level wind fields and ample forcing contributed to the development of a strong squall line of thunderstorms, which produced widespread damaging winds ahead of a surface cold front tracking east through Southeast Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:51:00 to 19-APR-19 11:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINCON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Blue Jay Road and McCall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:51:00 to 19-APR-19 11:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A firefighter reported trees down on Highway 119 near Clyo.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:51:00 to 19-APR-19 11:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAPELO IS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

An employee of the University of Georgia Marine Institute reported damage on Sapelo Island. There were two mobile homes with tree damage on Pond Circle and Magnolia Circle. A large building had minor damage on Turkey Fountain Way. There were also reports of trees down across the island, especially on the road going towards the lighthouse, around the Georgia Marine Institute and along Long Tabby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:53:00 to 19-APR-19 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNONBURG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported power lines down on Shipyard Road.

Strong Wind in COASTAL MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 10:09:00 to 19-APR-19 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported trees down on Rossville Road near the intersection with Georgia Highway 99.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:54:00 to 19-APR-19 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a trampoline flipped over and a tree snapped on Adams Road. Power poles were also reported twisted and trees down and snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 12:08:00 to 19-APR-19 12:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDFLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A report via social media indicated a tree snapped in the Isle of Hope area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:46:00 to 19-APR-19 11:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SAV)SAVANNAH INTL A
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 66 mph wind gust was recorded at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:47:00 to 19-APR-19 11:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL JCT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge RAWS site.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:54:00 to 19-APR-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBOY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NERRS site on Sapelo Island recorded 62 mph wind gusts for 6 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 10:58:00 to 19-APR-19 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on 4th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:05:00 to 19-APR-19 11:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Arnold Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:06:00 to 19-APR-19 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Cal Center reported a tree down on Godfrey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:07:00 to 19-APR-19 11:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Line Road and Howard Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:09:00 to 19-APR-19 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM BRANCH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported multiple power lines down, including one on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:09:00 to 19-APR-19 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP STEWART
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Dairy Road and Georgia Highway 196.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:20:00 to 19-APR-19 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLET DAVIS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Rushing Road and Shaw Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:20:00 to 19-APR-19 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Jones Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:33:00 to 19-APR-19 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: COX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Heron Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:34:00 to 19-APR-19 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURROUGHS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down on Cottonvale Road and Salt Landing Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:36:00 to 19-APR-19 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down at exit 155 on I-95 Eastbound.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:37:00 to 19-APR-19 11:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down near the intersection of Ash Street and Highway 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:37:00 to 19-APR-19 11:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on a garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:38:00 to 19-APR-19 11:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Pine Barren Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Village Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAM HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree and power line down on Littleneck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Dean Forest and Central Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree and power line down on Dublin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported power lines down on Old Louisville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POOLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home and downed power lines on Glenwood Drive in Pooler, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELDRIM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported a tree blocking I-16 eastbound.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:39:00 to 19-APR-19 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAULKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees down on Roebling Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:40:00 to 19-APR-19 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The garage doors of Shawnee Fire Department were blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:40:00 to 19-APR-19 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEIGLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Old Ogeechee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:42:00 to 19-APR-19 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONA BELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along 13th Street in Garden City, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:42:00 to 19-APR-19 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SAV)SAVANNAH INTL A
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree snapped near the check-in terminal at the Savannah Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:42:00 to 19-APR-19 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Rossville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONA BELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down and power lines down on Lynn Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT WENTWORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported multiple warehouses damaged, including one with a partial roof collapse near the intersection of Expansion Boulevard and Jimmy Deloach. Trees were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEINHARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a roof collapse on a large commercial warehouse along Crossroads Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEITH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on EMD Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:45:00 to 19-APR-19 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONA BELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along Ansford Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:45:00 to 19-APR-19 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEINHARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of trees down at the intersection of Highway 21 and Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:45:00 to 19-APR-19 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported a tree uprooted near Midway, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:49:00 to 19-APR-19 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A report via social media indicated trees uprooted and snapped off near the intersection of Pryor Road and Newington, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:15:00 to 19-APR-19 11:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Gus Denmark Road and Mud Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEINHARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of trees and a power line down on Pinder Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:42:00 to 19-APR-19 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SAV)SAVANNAH INTL A
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a portable aircraft boarding ramp blown over on its side.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:44:00 to 19-APR-19 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEINHARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a roof blown off a warehouse on Logistics Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:54:00 to 19-APR-19 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on East 32nd Street in Savannah.