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Possible tornado spotted during warning in north Georgia
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service is taking steps to assess the damage, with a crew scheduled to visit Pickens County on Thursday.
Severe weather hit north Georgia on Tuesday evening, prompting multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings. A possible tornado was spotted in the area, with a photo submitted by a viewer showing a potential tornado in Jasper. The National Weather Service is taking steps to assess the damage, with a crew scheduled to visit Pickens County on Thursday.
Their goal is to determine whether a tornado actually occurred in the area. Further details about the severe weather and any potential tornado damage are available from local news sources, including WSB-TV, which is continuing to follow the story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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