WEATHER UPDATE: UGA students evacuated, Fallen tree blocks Oconee traffic

Severe storms are causing traffic accidents and evacuations in northwest Georgia.  Another string of storms is expected to move in around 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Oconee County reported a downed tree blocking traffic lanes Highway 78 near Highway 53.  Crews are working to clear the roadway at this time.  Weather has caused several car accidents throughout the area.

Many UGA students were evacuated or sent to safe places in the on campus.  Some were woken up at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning to tornado sirens going off in Athens-Clarke County.

Weather Reporter Julianne Aberle will have more storm updates throughout the day online and on air at 5 p.m. 

Tags:

You May Also Like

EBOLA UPDATE: Ebola Patient Moving to Bethesda

UPDATE 12:37 pm Thu, Oct. 16, 2014: The first Texas nurse who contracted Ebola at Dallas ...

Stories to Watch: Oct. 27

  An Oglethorpe County board is recommending a rezoning tax map so a new ...

Rodeo Thrills Crowds, Builds Lasting Relationships for Block and Bridle

  The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo held its 51st annual rodeo from March 19 ...