A strong spring storm system moved through the area with ample instability and shear.  Numerous reports of severe weather were received across the tri-state area, including four tornadoes, two in southeast Alabama and two in southwest Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:30:00 to 03-APR-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BGE)BAINBRIDGE-DECATUR ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Bainbridge Airport AWOS measured a peak gust of 56 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:27:00 to 03-APR-23 12:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down and blocking Highway 253 southwest of Bainbridge. There was also some minor roof damage to a structure in the area.

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:31:00 to 03-APR-23 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BAINBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were multiple reports of pea to quarter size hail from west of Bainbridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:39:00 to 03-APR-23 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a house on Boxwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:45:00 to 03-APR-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down at 141 Nebo Church Road.

Tornado in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:40:00 to 03-APR-23 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado developed near Lake Douglas road and moved rapidly east, crossing Alday Road before dissipating in a heavily wood area. Convergent tree damage was used to differentiate the tornado track from widespread straight-line wind damage surrounding the path. No structural damage was noted, but the tree damage was supportive of an EF1 rating with maximum winds of 100 to 105 mph.

Tornado in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:48:00 to 03-APR-23 12:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado developed near Salem Church road and Handville Road, damaging a farm and crossing a field before dissipating near Bradley Street, just north of Climax, Georgia. The tornado caused significant damage to trees and a farm equipment storage building along the path, pulling very heavy concrete footing from the ground. The damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado with winds of 90 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:30:00 to 03-APR-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down west of Bainbridge. In addition, two shops in the industrial park had doors blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:49:00 to 03-APR-23 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down near US-84 over a 1 mile stretch.

Hail in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:59:00 to 03-APR-23 12:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIGHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Grady County Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail south of Whigham.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-23 12:30:00 to 03-APR-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BGE)BAINBRIDGE-DECATUR ARPT
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station TT665 near the Bainbridge airport measured a wind gust of 69 knots.