1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Thunderstorm winds blew a tent over in a park in Athens resulting in a minor injury to one person. Also, numerous power lines and tree limbs were blown down. No other injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.
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