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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home, police official says

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South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron poses during the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron poses on the red carpet during the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong, China December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday.
Kim, 24, was one of most promising actresses in South Korea, but her career took hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022.
A friend who was going to meet Kim visited her home and discovered her and called the police, Yonhap News Agency said.
Police found no foul play, according to Yonhap.The police official said police are investigating the cause of death but did not provide further details.

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Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Kirsten Donovan

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National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch Sunday for Savannah area

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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Savannah region as well as other coastal regions in Georgia and South Carolina. The storm system has been impacting Georgia throughout Sunday morning Feb. 16, 2025.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Savannah region as well as other coastal regions in Georgia and South Carolina. The storm system has been impacting Georgia throughout Sunday morning Feb. 16, 2025.

A large storm has been moving east across Georgia on Sunday morning.

Severe thunderstorms, wind, rain and even tornadoes have been reported. Georgia Power has already identified nearly 220,000 power outages in the state.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Savannah area and surrounding counties from 7:30 a.m. through 1 p.m. with "primary threat timing" believed to occur between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.The watch notice stated that winds could gust could reach as high as 38 mph. Rainfall amounts expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though more could be possible in thunderstorms.

Residents are encouraged to follow the Chatham Emergency Management Agency and NWS for regular updates about the storm's impact on the area. They should also review power outage updates at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm.

Joseph Schwartzburt is the education and workforce development reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at JSchwartzburt@gannett.com and @jschwartstory84 on X.com.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah could see severe thunderstorms due to large Georgia storm

Georgia Power: Over 200k without power in state due to severe weather

Joseph Schwartzburt, Savannah Morning News
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A worker from Georgia Power surveys a powerline after a tree fell over it on Abercorn Street near Amsterdam Circle as early bands from Hurricane Helene impacted the Savannah area on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
A worker from Georgia Power surveys a powerline after a tree fell over it on Abercorn Street near Amsterdam Circle as early bands from Hurricane Helene impacted the Savannah area on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

High winds, heavy rain and reported tornadoes have led to power outages throughout the state as a large weather system moves east.

Georgia Power has reported 217,754 homes without power. Residents can visit findenergy.com/ga/power-outage/ for a county and utility breakdown.

Georgia Power has begun work to address the outages and claims to have already restored power to "tens of thousands of customers through "smart grid" technology which enables remote restoration and switching even while a storm is underway."
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