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Severe Weather Possible Overnight
The Oconee County Emergency Management Agency wants citizens to be aware of possible dangers associated with severe thunderstorms.
Another bout of severe weather is making its way into Georgia, according to forecasts.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including Oconee County, that advises of a strong storm system that may hit the area overnight Monday to Tuesday.
Conditions may spawn isolated tornadoes, the notice states. Hail and damaging winds are also threats. Up to 2 inches of new rainfall is possible, according to forecasts.
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Through an email notification, Mark Melvin, deputy director of the , asked citizens to "please be aware of the storms and take appropriate action to stay safe."
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