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More Showers, Maybe Thunderstorms

What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.

Weather

There's a good chance of rain again today, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms threaten the area, but mainly after 2 p.m.

The high should reach 70, and wind gusts up to 15 miles per hour are forecast. A Wind Advisory in effect until 11 a.m. warns trees could fall with the saturated ground and early sustained winds of 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.

Due to all the wet stuff from what was Tropical Storm Lee, Bartow County also was under a Flash Flood Watch through noon.

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The night holds a low near 59, and most of the rain should be gone with a small chance of it continuing through tomorrow.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook in effect for some time continues, warning that cloud-to-ground lightning, strong winds and heavy rain are possible with pop-up storms.

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Things You Should Know

• A County yesterday as a result of Lee and its remenants. Officials report widespread damage to homes and hundreds of toppled trees.

At least one person was hurt in a house collapse, according to published reports.

• leaders have a work session Thursday at 6 p.m. at the administrative office.

What's on the Calendar

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