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UPDATE: Thunderstorm damages downtown area

Due to this afternoon’s storms, there are numerous reports of stopped traffic, signals out, wires down and live wires on vehicles.

Additionally, a semi-truck lost a load of corn, closing� the Beltline between Fish Hatchery Road and Park Street. Cars are reported covered in water up to their windshields in the Randall-Monroe street area.

Police urge citizens to not drive until conditions have stabilized. If travel is essential, be cautious with regard to downed wires, traffic signals not working and standing water on roadways.