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Thunderstorms firing up across metro Atlanta

By Severe Weather Team 2

Atlanta Storms

By Severe Weather Team 2

ATLANTA — Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through parts of metro Atlanta just before noon and more storms are firing up this afternoon.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Spalding, Meriwether and Pike counties until 4:30 p.m.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls said we’ll deal with typical summer-time afternoon showers today.

We’ll show you the timing of the showers and storms in your area throughout the day on Channel 2 Action News

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What you need to know:

  • There is frequent lightning with these storms.
  • Some storms have wind gusts of 40 mph.
  • More storms expected to pop up later this afternoon
  • Cristobal weakens to a tropical depression but expected to re-strengthen to a tropical storm. No impact to north Georgia.

[INTERACTIVE RADAR: StormTracker 2HD]


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