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Severe thunderstorm warnings, watch issued for South Georgia, Big Bend counties

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(WTXL) - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of our South Georgia and North Florida counties until 6 p.m. Saturday.  

NWS Tallahassee is warning residents that this storm could produce winds up to 70 mph with potential impact to roofs, siding and trees as well as possible ping pong size hail and frequent lightning.  

BIG BEND 

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, and Liberty Counties until 1:45 p.m.   

Another severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla, Gadsden, Leon, and Madison counties until 2:45 p.m. 

SOUTH GEORGIA 

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will remain in effect for parts of Grady, Baker, Mitchell, Thomas, and Colquitt counties in Georgia until 1:00 pm

All of SW Georgia has a chance to experience severe winds (58 mph or greater) with these storms. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning have been also been observed.