The Gist: Rough weather is on the horizon for Georgia, with the National Weather Service warning of strong, potentially severe thunderstorms slated for this evening across the north and central regions. The main threats? Damaging wind gusts, localized flooding, and frequent lightning strikes.
What else?: The weather conditions are due to shift tonight, bringing with them strong thunderstorms. There’s also the possibility of a few severe thunderstorms, capable of producing not just powerful wind gusts, but also localized flooding and an abundance of lightning.
Fast Facts:
- Level of threat for severe weather on Saturday: Marginal risk (1 out of 5)
- Predicted storm-free days: Monday and Tuesday
- Days with the risk for isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms: Next Wednesday and Thursday
The Weekend: Looking ahead to the weekend, isolated thunderstorms will be possible over portions of central Georgia on Saturday and Sunday, with a marginal risk for severe weather on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Beyond The Weekend: Following a predicted lull in storm activity on Monday and Tuesday, the risk for isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms could return to the whole state of Georgia by the middle of next week. Stay tuned to local weather updates for the latest information.
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