A developing surface low along a sharp cold front produced a line of thunderstorms that swept across portions of  north and central Georgia. An area of very strong winds accompanied a portion of this line across several counties with numerous reports of downed trees, damaged structures and power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 09:45:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 44.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Manager reported dozens of trees and power lines blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 09:50:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEXAS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 36.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across southern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 09:53:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown onto and damaging a house near the intersection of Cedar Street and Stewart Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Manager and several National Weather Service employees reported hundreds of trees and numerous power lines blown down across the county. Dozens of vehicles, homes and other structures were damaged. Over 20,000 customers were without electricity for much of the day with many not seeing power restored until late in the evening or early the next morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:15:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported a shed blown over and damaged on Buck Murphy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:24:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABERDEEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement, National Weather Service employees and the public reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:37:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public reported a tree down across power lines in front of Mundy's Mill High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:38:00 to 31-MAR-20 10:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESHAM PARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local broadcast media reported a large tree blown down onto a car. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:40:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTN BEAR CREEK AR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Henry County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the western portion of the county from the Henry County Airport to McDonough. The roofs were blown off of hangars at the airport and the roof was blown off of a shop in the Kellytown area. A large billboard was blown down and a warehouse was damaged in the vicinity of I-75 and Highway 155.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 10:53:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rockdale County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 11:10:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree blown down at the Covington Park & Ride lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 11:29:00 to 31-MAR-20 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON HELIPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Morgan County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down along the Eatonton Highway near I-20.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLENTITUDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jones County 911 center reported trees blown down along River North Boulevard to Graham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-20 12:30:00 to 31-MAR-20 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE COLONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Baldwin County 911 center reported several trees and power lines blown down along Jesse Scott Road.