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TRACKING ZETA: Parts of Georgia under tropical storm watch with severe weather possible later

ATLANTA — A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of metro Atlanta ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta. The storm is could strengthen back into a hurricane before it makes landfall on Gulf Coast Wednesday.

Light rain is moving through parts of metro Atlanta to start the day, but Wednesday night and Thursday morning will be the time to be weather aware. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz says there is the risk of flooding and possible weak tornadoes.

Watch Channel 2 Action News This Morning for the latest path and impacts Zeta will bring to Georgia.

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Here’s what to know for Wednesday:

  • A flash flood watch and tropical storm watch have been issued.
  • Tropical storm force winds, heavy rain and flooding come with system
  • Isolated weak tornadoes are possible into Thursday morning

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