Level 1 out of 5 risk for strong, severe storms later this week; brief tornado possible

It’s sunny skies across north Georgia on Wednesday, but some stormy changes are in store for later this week.

Severe Weather Team 2 is watching a low pressure system in the Gulf that is moving toward the coast. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says the system will bring a chance for isolated storms.

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A strong to severe storm is possible.

Monahan says this system will have a tropical look to it. A brief spin-up tornado is possible east of the track.

Here’s what else to know.

• Mostly sunny and warmer Wednesday – highs in the mid 70s
• Showers and isolated storms increase in coverage later Thursday and off and on through Friday.
• Bands of rain are likely to move through.
• Level 1 of 5 severe weather risk later Thursday into early Friday over the southern half of the area
• Drying out for the start of the weekend

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Sunshine and highs in the mid 70s today

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