Special Weather Statement

At 712 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Arcade, or 7 miles south of Jefferson, moving west at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include... Winder, Jefferson, Braselton, Auburn, Dacula, Statham, Arcade, Hoschton, Bogart, Bethlehem, Pendergrass, Carl, Talmo, Candler, Bear Creek Reservoir, Fort Yargo State Park, County Line, Thompsons Mill, Chateau Elan, and Russell.