Heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated storms possible Friday morning

Thursday is shaping up to be dry and the warmest day of the year so far, but there are changes on the way.

Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says the next chance for isolated storms arrives Friday morning.

The main threats are heavy rain and gusty winds.

We’re timing when the showers and storms will arrive in your neighborhood, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

Here’s what to know for Thursday:

Warmest day of the year so far today; average first date of 80-degree weather in Atlanta is March 21.
Cold front approaches tomorrow with showers and storms moving in during the morning
Level 1 severe weather risk over north Georgia tomorrow for isolated storms that could produce damaging wind gusts; a brief spin up tornado possible
Mainly dry weather Saturday; a chance for rain/showers south on Sunday
Big temperature drops next week

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Today is likely the warmest day of the year so far

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