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🌩️ The Gist: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into early next week.

🤔 Why It Matters: Thunderstorms can bring hazardous weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds, which may pose risks to public safety and property.

What’s Happening: According to the National Weather Service, isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening.

  • Locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and brief gusty winds are possible in any stronger thunderstorms that develop.
  • Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday through Monday across the region.

👀 Looking Ahead: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are also possible across portions of north Georgia on Tuesday through Thursday, as the unsettled weather pattern persists.

🖼️ The Big Picture: Residents in the affected areas should stay informed about the latest weather conditions and be prepared for the potential of severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.


🌩️ The Gist: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into early next week.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.