6/13/2023: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Big Bend and South Georgia until 8:00 tonight.
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A series of thunderstorms forecast to roll across the Florida/Alabama line region this afternoon is expected to have effects in the local tri-state, Lake Seminole, and western Big Bend counties this evening.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the western half of the ABC 27 service area until 9:00 tonight.
The main hazards from these storms will be strong wind gusts that can cause damage and other wind-related hazards. Lightning will become frequent with thunderstorms. Times of heavy rain can cause rapid accumulations that can lead to isolated flash flooding.
