A strong thunderstorm was moving east through parts of northeast Georgia Tuesday morning, prompting a weather alert for several counties.
What’s happening: At 8:02 a.m., the storm was over Hoschton, about 9 miles west of Jefferson, moving east at 40 mph. The alert was set to expire at 8:30 a.m.
What to watch for: The storm carries winds up to 40 mph, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning. Forecasters say to expect minor damage to tree limbs and light objects being blown around.
Where it’s headed: Communities in the storm’s path include Winder, Jefferson, Commerce, Watkinsville, Athens, Braselton, Auburn, Dacula, Statham, Arcade, Nicholson, Hoschton, Bogart, Bethlehem, Pendergrass, Ila, Carl, Hull, Talmo, and Athens-Clarke County. The alert covers Jackson, Madison, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, and Oconee counties.
What to do: Anyone outdoors should go inside immediately. Forecasters warn that if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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