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Severe thunderstorm warnings expire in metro Atlanta

Scattered storms possible Sunday afternoon, heat rising above 100

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been popping up in north Georgia. The forecast is staying hot and humid, and a heat advisory is in effect for parts of the southeast metro Atlanta area.

LIVE UPDATE:

  • 6:44 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton counties until 7:15 p.m.
  • 6:27 p.m.: Severe thunderstormwWarning for Douglas and Fulton counties until 7:15 p.m.

Earlier, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Rabun County until 6:30 p.m. It was allowed to expire.

In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Chattooga County until 4:15 p.m. That warning was also allowed to expire.

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Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says that a heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. with a heat index up to 106 degrees.

The advisory includes southeast counties in the area.

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Deon also said there’s a chance of isolated storms Sunday afternoon, which will become more scattered later and through Sunday night.

There is a low risk of an isolated strong or severe storm and damaging wind gusts are the main threat.

Looking ahead, temperatures will be a little lower and storms are possible daily, all week.

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