A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is sweeping across metro Atlanta, prompting urgent warnings for residents throughout the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Atlanta and surrounding areas, with the main threats including damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail, potentially reaching golf ball size
Forecasters caution that the most intense storms are expected between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., with the risk of damaging winds, frequent lightning, and bursts of heavy rain. Large hail has already been reported in parts of Georgia, and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out Residents are urged to seek shelter indoors, away from windows, and to stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.
The severe weather has already caused significant damage in Georgia, including a roof collapse that injured four people on Friday. Nearly 200 damage reports have been filed statewide as storms continue to move eastward The National Weather Service has issued more than 350 severe thunderstorm warnings across the affected areas, with multiple tornado and flash flood warnings also in effect
Officials advise monitoring weather alerts throughout the night and having a plan in place in case conditions worsen. After the storms pass, a brief period of cooler weather is expected, with the possibility of frost in northern Georgia by the weekend Stay tuned to local forecasts for the latest updates as this dangerous weather system moves through Atlanta.
