Violent storms that moved across north Georgia Saturday spawned at least one confirmed tornado in northeast Georgia.
The National Weather Service in Greenville, SC said a tornado touched down in Franklin and Hart County Saturday afternoon.
“The tornado moved across an intermediate track from Franklin Springs in Franklin County to just south of Royston in Hart County. Winds were estimated to be between 70 and 80mph along this track,” explained meteorologist John Tomko.
Tomko said the EF1 tornado cut a swath about three miles long.
Franklin Springs residents in the path of the storm reported numerous downed trees and power lines, but no injuries. Hart County EMC, which serves the area reported about 1,000 homes without power.
Royston reported dime-sized hail, but no major damage and no injuries.
Meantime in Banks County, shoppers at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Commerce reported being stuck for a time Saturday afternoon as strong winds, rain, and dime-sized hail battered the area, but no major damage was reported.
