The combination of steep mid level lapse rates, an upper trough, and significant low level moisture with dewpoints in the 70s contributed to significant instability across the area. Thunderstorms produced several instances of large hail and wind damage across portions of southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:30:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:30:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house at Pine St and 3rd Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:30:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the Banks Lake area with one tree on the dam.

Hail in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 15:43:00 to 08-APR-20 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 15:47:00 to 08-APR-20 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 15:50:00 to 08-APR-20 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at Highway 32 east and Bethel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:23:00 to 08-APR-20 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAY CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:25:00 to 08-APR-20 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEETERVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down with light poles snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:27:00 to 08-APR-20 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEETERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down near Royals Road and Lee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:29:00 to 08-APR-20 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house along Highway 37 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:32:00 to 08-APR-20 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:32:00 to 08-APR-20 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A steeple was blown off a church near Highway 221.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:33:00 to 08-APR-20 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Burnt Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:33:00 to 08-APR-20 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down around the Lakeshore Drive area and Temple Street.

Tornado in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:22:00 to 08-APR-20 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAY CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down in Ray City, with damage to trees and minor damage to structures. The tornado moved east out of Ray City and dissipated before reaching Lakeland. Straight line winds damage was observed however in Lanier County from U.S. Route 129 through parts of Lakeland to near the Clinch County line.  Max winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Tornado in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:25:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEETERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the EF0 tornado that started in Berrien county.  The tornado moved east out of Ray City and dissipated before reaching Lakeland. Straight line winds damage was observed however in Lanier County from U.S. Route 129 through parts of Lakeland to near the Clinch County line.  Max winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:25:00 to 08-APR-20 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEETERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house on Thigpen Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 08-APR-20 19:35:00 to 08-APR-20 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county in association with straight line winds.