Georgians should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with damaging winds and hail possible during the evening commute.

🌩️ What We Know: Isolated thunderstorms will develop across north and central Georgia today, with the strongest storms expected between 3 and 9 p.m. The National Weather Service warns some storms could produce quarter-size hail and wind gusts reaching 60 mph.

🌧️ Looking Ahead: The unsettled weather pattern continues through next week. Rain and thunderstorms will persist from Saturday through Wednesday, bringing 1 to 3 inches of rainfall across the region, with isolated areas possibly receiving up to 5 inches.

⚠️ Flood Risk: The extended period of rain could push some local rivers above flood stage by mid-week if the forecasted rainfall materializes.

🔍 Why It Matters: Today’s storms coincide with Friday evening commutes and outdoor activities. The timing creates potential hazards for drivers and anyone outdoors during the peak storm hours.

📱 Take Action: Stay weather-aware today, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, and consider adjusting outdoor plans during the 3 to 9 p.m. window when storms are most likely to be severe.

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B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.