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RIGHT NOW: Storms with heavy rain, lightning firing up in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — A line of strong storms is moving into Georgia overnight.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said a tornado watch in Alabama was extended to the Georgia border -- but has since expired. A flash flood watch is in effect in metro Atlanta.

The risk of strong storms in metro Atlanta starts in the early morning and will expand throughout the day across north Georgia.

We’re pinpointing the risk for flooding and severe storms, on the Channel 2 Action News This Morning, starting at 4 a.m.

What to expect:

  • Heavier rain with possible severe storms
  • Strong wind gusts
  • Isolated spin-up tornadoes

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