A severe quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) moved through southeast Georgia during the early morning hours of April 13, 2020 ahead of an approaching cold front. The environment ahead of the QLCS was unusually unstable for this time of day and year, with gulf moisture spreading upper 60 F to near 70 F dewpoints into a warm sector across the Southeast United States and mid level lapse rates around 7 C/km helping produce mixed layer convective available potential energy (MLCAPE) as high as 2000 J/kg across Southeast Georgia. Within the warm sector, very strong vertical shear associated with a 50 knot plus low and mid-level jet, effective bulk shear around 70 knots, effective storm relative helicity in the 400-600 m2/s2 range, and VAD wind profiles displaying large, curved low-level hodographs were supportive of well organized convection and potentially embedded supercell thunderstorms in a QLCS capable of producing a prolonged path of damaging winds and strong long-track tornadoes. As the QLCS swept through Southeast Georgia, a few thunderstorms became exceptionally strong supercell thunderstorms embedded within or while becoming partially separated from the main line of thunderstorms, producing straight-line wind damage and a series of tornadoes across a few counties. A total of 4 confirmed tornadoes occurred across Southeast Georgia, mainly from 2 long-lived storms, one of which started in Screven County and continued northeast into South Carolina, producing widespread wind damage and destructive long track or intermittent tornadoes for over 150 miles. The second storm, produced a path of straight-line wind damage and intermittent tornadoes along a path further south, starting outside the area across Wayne County, then tracking east-northeast into Long County and continuing across Liberty County and Bryant County, before shifting offshore along the Southeast Georgia coast.

Tornado in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:11:00 to 13-APR-20 07:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEABROOK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 100 mph, which tracked from southern Liberty County into southern Bryan County. This tornado began just east of Interstate 95 near Dorchester Village Road, snapping and uprooting numerous trees along its path, followed by destroying a small cinder block building and causing roof damage to a few homes and a church near Islands Highway. The tornado then continued a path east-northeast, producing sporadic snapping and uprooting tree damage while crossing Sunbury Road and Brigantine Dunmore Road, before shifting across the Medway River into southern Bryan County where damage was more consistent with an EF-0 rating.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:18:00 to 13-APR-20 07:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: THUNDERBOLT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a tree down on a vehicle near the 2200 Block of East Victory Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:25:00 to 13-APR-20 04:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported trees down near the intersection of Buttermilk Road and Edenfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:31:00 to 13-APR-20 04:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Chandler County 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down in the area of Rosemary Church Road and Highway 121.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:43:00 to 13-APR-20 06:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Pooler Parkway and Memorial Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:38:00 to 13-APR-20 06:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: POOLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a tree down on two vehicles near the 1400 Block of Benton Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:07:00 to 13-APR-20 07:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICEBORO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous trees down on both sides of Interstate 95 just north of mile marker 74.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:45:00 to 13-APR-20 06:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Call Center reported a very large tree down on Georgia Highway 57 between mile markers 21 and 22.

Tornado in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:18:00 to 13-APR-20 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed a tornado, which initially developed in Long County with an EF-1 rating, tracking east-northeast across the Medway River near Sunbury and entering southern Bryan County. The tornado continued an east-northeast path in Bryan County, crossing Highway 144 and eventually ending near Belle Island Road. Along the path, sporadic snapping and uprooting of trees were consistent with an EF-0 tornado rating.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:14:00 to 13-APR-20 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported trees down near the intersection of Thomas Road and Cypress Creek Road.

Tornado in LONG, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:37:00 to 13-APR-20 06:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTHOURVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Damage Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 105 mph southwest of Ludowici, Georgia. The path of this tornado was originally detected by high resolution satellite imagery over the remote area of the Griffin Ridge Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which was then confirmed on the ground using damage pictures sent by staff from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The tornado began near Hughes River Road, about 5.5 miles southwest of Ludowici, then moved east-northeast over mostly marsh and uninhabited area, eventually crossing over Check Station Road which enters into the Griffin Ridge WMA from Highway 301. The tornado then continued east-northeast before ending just west of Highway 301. Damage from the tornado primarily consisted of many snapped and uprooted trees.

Tornado in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:58:00 to 13-APR-20 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 105 mph, which tracked from eastern Screven County into Hampton County. The tornado began on Weisman Road, resulting in snapping and uprooting of many trees. The tornado moved east and crossed Newington Highway, where it produced some damage to a mobile home and small cabin. The mobile home had trees down on it and the roof was removed. The cabin also had a portion of the roof removed. The tornado then continued over a wooded area with more snapping and uprooting of trees, before tracking across the Savannah River and ending shortly thereafter in Hampton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:16:00 to 13-APR-20 04:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported trees down on Terri Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:16:00 to 13-APR-20 04:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported trees down on Kent Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:19:00 to 13-APR-20 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jenkins County 911 Call Center reported trees down near the intersection of Georgia Highway 17 and North Masonic Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:08:00 to 13-APR-20 07:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEABROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

The public shared a photo of several trees down on roads across Colonel's Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:19:00 to 13-APR-20 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a tree down on North Masonic Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:31:00 to 13-APR-20 04:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTAL
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Tornado in LONG, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:47:00 to 13-APR-20 06:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed an EF-0 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 80 mph about three miles east-southeast of Ludowici, Georgia. The tornado was brief, downing and uprooting a few trees, causing damage to two barn buildings, and producing damage to a mobile home near Stafford Diary Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:02:00 to 13-APR-20 07:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: EULONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A report via social media indicated multiple trees down along Interstate 95.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:48:00 to 13-APR-20 04:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

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

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:21:00 to 13-APR-20 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported a pier severely damaged and boat house destroyed off Davis Road. A boat in the boat house was carried 20 feet and some pier pilings were also sucked up out of the mud.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:13:00 to 13-APR-20 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported a tree brought down a power line on Julienton Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:18:00 to 13-APR-20 07:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a power line down on the 1100 block of East 52nd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:24:00 to 13-APR-20 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported trees down on Godbee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:43:00 to 13-APR-20 06:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILKENNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Bryan County emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Osteen Road and Howard Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:40:00 to 13-APR-20 06:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Liberty County 911 Call Center reported trees down on multiple homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 05:35:00 to 13-APR-20 05:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGISTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bulloch County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on Kennedy Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:50:00 to 13-APR-20 06:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Call Center reported 8 trees blown down on Tibet Highway near Bobtown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:37:00 to 13-APR-20 04:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEIGLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Screven County 911 Call Center reported two trees down near Bay Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 04:23:00 to 13-APR-20 04:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Old School Road and Rosemary Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONG, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:47:00 to 13-APR-20 06:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Long County 911 Call Center reported trees down near Highway 57 and Tibet Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 07:07:00 to 13-APR-20 07:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: EULONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The McIntosh County 911 Call Center reported a tree brought down a power line on Young Island Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:10:00 to 13-APR-20 06:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLABELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bryan County 911 Call Center reported a tree down in Ellabell.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 13-APR-20 06:36:00 to 13-APR-20 06:37:00 (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 Joe Deal Road.