A severe thunderstorm developed in extreme south Lumpkin county about two miles southwest of highway 60. The storm tracked northeast across a small "handle" of Hall county, then back into Lumpkin county and on into White county.
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A severe thunderstorm developed in extreme south Lumpkin county about two miles southwest of highway 60. The storm tracked northeast across a small "handle" of Hall county, then back into Lumpkin county and on into White county. The storm apparently had an embedded vortex (F0-F1) that occasionally touched down along this path. In Lumpkin county, numerous trees were downed and buildings were destroyed. Four mobile homes and three single-family homes were destroyed. A dozen other mostly older homes were damaged. A dozen people suffered very minor injuries.
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 136 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:50 UTC.
1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
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