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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