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Severe-weather advisory: Athens pool closed, youth baseball canceled as storms approach
Summary
City officials announced the Athens City Pool would close until 4 p.m. for lightning and coach-pitch baseball was canceled on July 21 as forecasters warned of strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail and a possible tornado.
City officials warned residents on July 21 that severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail and a possible tornado, prompting immediate safety actions.
"The Athens City Pool will be closed until 4PM today for lightning," said Kyle Johansen. He also announced that coach-pitch baseball scheduled for July 21 was canceled because of the severe-weather potential.
Johansen gave a short-range forecast and temperature expectations for the coming days, saying residents should expect cooler, fall-like highs the next day and scattered storms into next week. He urged residents to heed lightning warnings and follow guidance from local emergency services.
The announcement did not escalate to any formal emergency declaration; officials focused on operational closures and event cancellations affecting city facilities and activities. The update closed with routine reminders about upcoming events and traffic during the student move-in period.
