Chance for pop-up severe thunderstorms today, no relief from extreme heat

The heat wave continues across north Georgia and some areas could see strong to severe thunderstorms pop up.

Severe Weather Team 2 Brian Monahan says a few storms are possible this evening.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of Rockdale, DeKalb, Gwinnett and Walton counties until 7:30 p.m.

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Here’s what you need to know:

• Peak of the heat moves in Friday and Saturday with highs nearing 100
• Better storm chance arrives Sunday
• Highs will drop to the 80s next week

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Another hot afternoon before a cooldown, again in the 90s

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