Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Oconee County in northeastern Georgia... Southeastern Barrow County in north central Georgia... Clarke County in northeastern Georgia... Southeastern Jackson County in northeastern Georgia... Northwestern Oglethorpe County in northeastern Georgia... Southwestern Madison County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 842 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bogart, or 9 miles west of Athens, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Watkinsville, Athens, Statham, Winterville, Bogart, Colbert, Arnoldsville, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Whitehall, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Bear Creek Reservoir, Diamond Hill, Beechwood Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee Heights, Eastville, Barnett Shoals and Barretts Mill.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARROW, GA ... MADISON, GA ... OCONEE, GA ... JACKSON, GA ... OGLETHORPE, GA ... CLARKE, GA

Instructions:

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.