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Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued in north Georgia, metro Atlanta

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Though the possibility remains that a stray shower or storm may pop up, storms are expected to dry up overnight, Channel 2 Brad Nitz says.

A flash flood warning was issued for Coweta, Fayette, and Fulton County until 10:45 p.m. Tuesday.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Rabun County in northeast Georgia until 5:30 p.m.

Tracking the latest forecast LIVE on Channel 2 Action News.

The weather is expected to stay dry as daybreak approaches Wednesday.

The day will start dry but, in some places, it won’t stay that way as the temperatures rise.

Isolated storms could pop up in the afternoon, bringing with them heavy rains, gusty winds and cloud-to-ground lightning. Most areas will stay dry, with rain chances at 30%.

Evening hours on Wednesday likely will include a few isolated showers.

Morning lows on Wednesday will drop to the low- and mid-70s. The expected low in Atlanta, 76, is four degrees above average for this time of year.

Highs tomorrow will reach the low- to mid-90s, 94 in Atlanta.

Looking to the week ahead, the rain chances lowers to 20% Thursday and Friday. But it’ll get even hotter, mid-90s for the rest of the week.

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