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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:28 PM Jul. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Oconee, southeastern Clarke and west central Oglethorpe Counties through 600 PM EDT... At 527 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnoldsville, or 7 miles west of Lexington. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Winterville, Arnoldsville, Athens-Clarke County, Barnett Shoals, and Dunlap. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 11:49 AM Jul. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. &&
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