Thunderstorms Forecast For Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA — Metro Atlanta counties can expect a line of thunderstorms to make its way through the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Samuel Marlow, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office, told Patch.

Storms could start arriving as early as 1 p.m. Tuesday, he said, noting they should continue through the night with a second round forecast for Wednesday morning.

"We are fairly confident that some storms may become strong to severe, especially in the late morning tomorrow, as well as tonight," Marlow told Patch. "Some storms may develop damaging winds, and we can’t rule out brief tornadoes."

Hazards include possible flooding for metro Atlanta counties, with a flood watch issued for west central Georgia. The flood watch does not affect the metro area.

The rain is expected to bring a high of 68 degrees Tuesday and temps of more than 71 degrees Wednesday.

The storms are moving from the west/northwest region and will be meeting east/southeast, Marlow said.

He said once the system passes, the remainder of the week should be dry with temps lowering to a high of 58 degrees Thursday and a high of 52 degrees Friday.

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