HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Habersham County until 6:15 p.m. Sunday as a storm capable of producing damaging winds and hail moves across the area.
At 5:08 p.m., National Weather Service radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located about 5 miles northwest of Clarkesville, moving east at approximately 15 mph.
The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail, according to the warning. Forecasters say the primary threats include damage to trees and power lines.
Communities in the warning area include:
- Clarkesville
- Demorest
- Tallulah Falls
- Hollywood
- Turnerville
- Batesville
Residents are urged to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building until the storm passes.
The National Weather Service also encourages the public to report damaging winds, hail or flooding by calling 1-800-267-8101, posting on the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg Facebook page, or sharing reports on X using #nwsgsp.
Habersham News will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as they become available.
