Parts of metro Atlanta under Level 1 risk for severe storms, isolated tornadoes

ATLANTA — Parts of metro Atlanta could see strong storms with the possibility of an isolated tornado Sunday afternoon and evening.

Heavy rain began to move into metro Atlanta around 4 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Morgan, Putnam, Jasper and Newton counties until 6:15 p.m.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said some wind gusts were up to 40 mph in some areas

There is a level 1 risk for severe storms for metro Atlanta’s southwestern-most counties. Brief tornadoes are possible in those areas.

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Here’s what you need to know:

• Isolated severe storms possible for southwestern counties
• Heavy rain, damaging wind gusts main threats
• Temperatures will be above average today in the 50s to around 60
• Temperatures to fall next week

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