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Moist Pattern Caused Storms Across Metro Atlanta
Weather officials told Patch Thursday the storms in metro Atlanta are expected to continue through the rest of the week.
ATLANTA, GA — Metro Atlanta residents could possibly look forward to storms the remainder of the work week through the weekend, weather officials told Patch Thursday.
"This is just a typical Georgia summertime day," Vaughn Smith, meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office, said.
The early morning rain Thursday left behind a cloudy afternoon and temperatures in the mid-80s.
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Weather officials were concerned Wednesday about severe overnight storms. Smith told Patch there was no significant widespread damage as of Thursday morning aside from reports of downed trees.
Channel 2 Action News reported at least 16,000 Georgia Power customers were without power around 5 a.m., but according to an outage map, that number has since decreased tremendously.
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The outlet also reported a large tree fell on a car and part of a home in Atlanta.
More storms are forecast for Friday through Sunday. Possible hazards are heavy rainfall, lightning, hail and gusty winds.
Updates will be posted to the weather service's Twitter page, the weather service's Facebook page and on its website.
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