ATLANTA — Waves of rain and storms across north Georgia will stretch throughout Memorial Day weekend and into early next week.
Tracking the rain and storms and what to expect this Memorial Day weekend, LIVE NOW on Channel 2 Action News.
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says a strong or severe storm is possible Friday or Saturday for parts of north Georgia. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat with these storms and there is a low threat for an isolated tornado.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Putnam County until 7 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Banks County until 3:45 p.m. Nickel-sized hail has been reported in Banks County.
A ground stop was issued for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport until 5 p.m. The airport is reporting delays of more than an hour.
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Morning update: the severe storm threat has expanded to include more of North Georgia, mainly this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, an isolated tornado is possible. I'll be tracking the storms live on Channel 2. pic.twitter.com/SpCsX4xtGU
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) May 22, 2026
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says we haven’t been in a pattern as wet as this one since last summer. The holiday weekend won’t be a washout, but rain and storms are likely each day.
By Tuesday, there is the chance for widespread rainfall totals between 2-3 inches or up to 4 inches in parts of north Georgia.
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