Severe thunderstorm warnings in north Georgia; ground stop expires at Atlanta airport

Thursday started off stormy across parts of north Georgia. And more rain is in the forecast for the weekend.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Jasper and Putnam counties until 5:45 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas and Fulton counties until 4:45 p.m. The warning was allowed to expire.

Thunderstorms in the area has caused a ground stop to be issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport until 5 p.m. The ground stop has expired.

Severe Weather Team 2 meteorologists have tracked downpours and lightning moving through north Georgia this morning through the afternoon. By the afternoon, additional isolated showers and storms will develop.

The rain and storm chances will go up Friday and even more Saturday through Monday. The increased rain will bring the heat down as well

Tracking the weather on the way for your weekend, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

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