Thunderstorms across the Deep South were forced eastward by a shortwave across southeast Georgia during late afternoon and early evening hours, encountering a very unstable airmass marked by high levels of mixed-layer CAPE, strong low-level lapse rates, strong 0-6 km bulk shear and inverted v soundings displaying high levels of downdraft CAPE. As a result, several thunderstorms became severe, producing damaging winds and small hail across southeast Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Old Louisville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:55:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH STATE COLLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Harlan Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT WENTWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Augusta Road and Crossgate Road.

Hail in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:48:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAM HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported penny size hail on Interstate 95 at Exit 94.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:50:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down on Grove Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:14:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported a tree down on power lines near the intersection of Griffin Ferry Road and 46 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:16:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: REKA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bryan County 911 Call Center reported a power line down across a railroad track near the 3300 Block of Highway 280 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:22:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines down in several locations, including on Macwac Lake Road, Holland Road and Freedom Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 17:29:00 to 08-AUG-23 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBBTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down near the intersection of Highway 292 and Jack Anderson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:29:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Metter fire department chief reported multiple trees down across the town of Metter.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 17:44:00 to 08-AUG-23 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TISON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down near the intersection of Highway 144 and Highway 178.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:22:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees down in Bellville, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:35:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees down across Claxton, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:41:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees down in Daisy, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: COBBTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees down in Cobbtown, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees reported down in Collins, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees down in Reidsville, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:38:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down in Hinesville, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in EVANS, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:42:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree down on the 600 Block of Railroad Avenue in Daisy, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Bulloch County emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Brooklet, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Bulloch County emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Arcola, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Bulloch County emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Stilson, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:32:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGISTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Bulloch County emergency manager reported multiple trees down in Register, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:40:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURROUGHS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported one tree uprooted on Chevis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 17:32:00 to 08-AUG-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down near the intersection of Live Oak Street and Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:28:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLABELL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bryan County 911 Call Center reported a power line down at the intersection of Porterfield and Indian Trail Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: REKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

The Bryan County 911 Call Center reported a tree down across the roadway near the 4900 Block of Highway 280 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bryan County 911 Call Center reported two trees and a power line down along Highway 280, located near the cross streets of Harvey Road as well as Groveland Nevils Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:44:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Salt Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:41:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAM HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Abercorn Street and Gateway Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:25:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: METTER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Metter Airport AWOS measured a 56 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANDLER, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:30:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXCELSIOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Candler County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines down near Excelsior, including on Excelsior Road and Dutch Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 19:05:00 to 08-AUG-23 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH STATE COLLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chatham County Police Department and Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported one fatality due to a tree falling on a vehicle in the 5600 Block of Laroche Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 19:19:00 to 08-AUG-23 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: EBENEZER LANDKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Effingham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Ebenezer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:58:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down in Midway, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 19:09:00 to 08-AUG-23 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVIEW PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported one tree down on Belle Bluff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:57:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: THUNDERBOLT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Northgate Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:50:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on Largo Drive and Tibet Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 18:58:00 to 08-AUG-23 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDFLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of
Ferguson Avenue at Marvalingrove Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 08-AUG-23 19:14:00 to 08-AUG-23 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH BEACH
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow sensor at Tybee Island South measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.