BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WTXL) - Bainbridge was one of the cities under a tornado warning Sunday.
The National Weather Service says, they issued the warning because storms moving through had winds capable of creating rotation, which can lead to tornadoes.
Luckily a tornado didn't touch ground, but winds in Bainbridge were powerful enough to knock down trees and power lines.
"That tree was probably 15, maybe 20 feet off the street. So, it fell in the streets. It's unbelievable," said Bainbridge resident Anthony Washington.
The Chief of Brainbridge Fire Department Doyle Welch says they immediately blocked off roads. They were waiting for electric crews to arrive on scene to start cleaning the area.
Crews in Bainbridge hit the streets before 9 a.m. to start restoring power.
"These power lines are still energized. We're waiting on the power companies to come and de-energize so we can remove the trees," said Welch.
By 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, nearly 600 in Decatur County lost power.
Welch says these fallen trees couldn't withstand the 60 mph wind gusts.
"These are some older trees, Oak trees. The limbs gave way off the main trunk and broke and hit the service lines going to the house," said Welch.
Others in Bainbridge were lucky, saying it was just another stormy day.
"Just really heavy rain and high winds. The tops of the trees were moving, but it wasn't too bad," said Bainbridge resident Russell Turknett. "It wasn't as bad as we were worried it would be."
Bainbridge officials say homes off Spring Creek Road were hit with high winds, damaging some homes and cars.
Georgia Power said crews are still working to get power up and running for just a few people in that area.
