Wind Advisory Issued For Metro Atlanta Ahead Of Severe Storms

GEORGIA — A wind advisory is in effect from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday for metro Atlanta counties in anticipation of severe thunderstorms and 16 mph wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.

Ansley Long, meteorologist with the weather service's Peachtree City Office, told Patch the state is now in an enhanced three out of five risk for severe storms, forecast to enter the area before 3 p.m.

Forecasters are closely monitoring storms specifically coming from Mississippi and Alabama as those have potential to bring tornadoes with them, she said.

Areas in Georgia most at risk for brief tornadoes are counties in north and central Georgia, almost to the South Carolina border, Long said. This covers areas from Columbus to Athens and as far north as Ellijay and Rome.

She noted tornadoes could be possible for the remainder of the state.

Another hazard is the chance for hail up to 1 inch.

The storms are expected to last through the evening and overnight. Long said some lingering showers could be possible for southeast Georgia early Friday morning.