Storms move out of metro ... but more rain is expected Wednesday

ATLANTA — Severe thunderstorms with hail, heavy rain and gusty winds moved through parts of north Georgia on Tuesday night.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several counties Tuesday evening. It has since expired. The slow-moving storms with damaging wind gusts dumped rain and hail over areas including Johns Creek and Sandy Springs.

Parts of DeKalb County saw 75 lightning strikes in just 15 minutes, according to Severe Weather Team 2 chief meteorologist Glenn Burns.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the chance for storms Wednesday, for Channel 2 Action News This Morning, starting at 4:30 a.m.

Earlier Tuesday, severe thunderstorms moved over parts of far northeast Georgia and the eastern part of metro Atlanta.

On Channel 2 Action News at 6, Burns said parts of Douglas and Cobb counties saw frequent lightning and hail. He said to stay away from windows, doors and bathrooms.

On Wednesday, we’ll have scattered showers and storms with highs in the upper 80s. Most of these showers and storms will reach toward the metro area and south side.

Friday has the highest chance of rain this week at 60% with rain chances dropping to 40% over the weekend. Highs will mainly be in the mid- to upper 80s.

Cox Media Group