Tornado watch issued for parts of central Ga.

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A tornado watch has been issued for several counties until 4 p.m.

Severe Weather Team 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said the watch is for Jasper, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Putnam, and Upson counties. The watch was canceled for Spalding and Butts counties.

Heavy rain caused several traffic incidents and downed power lines Monday morning.