Special Weather Statement

At 920 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jefferson, moving southeast at 10 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... Jefferson, Commerce, Athens, Arcade, Nicholson, Pendergrass, Talmo, Athens-Clarke County, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Bear Creek Reservoir, Beechwood Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee Heights, Barretts Mill, Apple Valley, and Neese.