Severe storms are possible across far north Georgia this afternoon and into the evening.
ATLANTA — North Georgia has experienced wet weather over the past few weeks, and that trend is expected to continue into Tuesday afternoon as another round of storms approaches.
Some of this afternoon's storms may be strong to severe, with much of our region, including Atlanta, issuing a Level 2 or Minor Risk Level. People in north Georgia who are not at mild risk are at level one of marginal risk, or one in five. This means there could be a few storms this afternoon that could produce damaging winds, but the impacts are not expected to be widespread.
Please be sure to monitor weather conditions this afternoon and tonight to avoid possible storms as heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning are all possible.
The main threat from storms won't be until later this afternoon and evening, but some pop-up storms are still possible from 2 to 5 p.m.
A major round of stronger storms will move in from our north at 6:30 PM and sneak into our area.
These stronger storms moved into far north Georgia around 8:30 p.m. and will continue to move south.
By 10 p.m., these storms will move into northern areas of metro Atlanta such as Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall and Gwinnett counties. These storms can bring strong winds and heavy rains.
The storm is still quite strong, with heavy rain possible when it reaches Atlanta around 11:30 p.m.
The storm will eventually end south of the city and will weaken around 1 a.m., but strong winds and heavy rain are still possible.
We'll be quiet with just a few persistent showers before 2:30 AM and start Wednesday's rush hour with quieter conditions.
This heavy rain will continue to add to rainfall totals in our very wet July. Atlanta is currently experiencing its fourth wettest July on record.
