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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Clarke County

A tornado watch and wind advisory is in effect for metro Atlanta counties.

GEORGIA— A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Clarke County until 5:15 p.m. Thursday.

Oconee, northwestern Morgan, Walton and northern Newton counties and southeastern Barrow counties are also under the alert.

A tornado watch is in effect until 5 p.m. for north central Georgia while a second tornado watch is in effect until 7 p.m. for north central and northwest Georgia.

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A wind advisory remains in effect until 11 p.m. for metro Atlanta.

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