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Georgia Weather Forecast: More Storms, 'Brief Tornado' Possible
Flooding after Sunday's storms is still a threat Monday, and new storm systems in metro Atlanta could even mean a tornado this week.
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ATLANTA, GA — The storms that rocked through much of metro Atlanta on Sunday aren't done yet, weather experts say. A flood watch has been extended for parts of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. Monday.
And "several other disturbances" — with the possibility of tornadoes — could mean we're in for a stormy rest of the week, too.
There's a chance of rain every single day this work-week in metro Atlanta. And, on Monday and Thursday, those rains could come in the form of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
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The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday morning for much of north and central Georgia, warning that soggy ground after Sunday's storms, combined with new rainfall, could bring flooding in some areas. Isolated and severe thunderstorms again were possible on Monday, especially in the eastern part of Georgia, the NWS said. The main threats are hail and damaging winds, with "a brief tornado or two" possible.
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Tuesday through the weekend, more storm fronts will be pushing through Georgia. The first is set for Friday and the second either late Friday or early Saturday, the weather service said.
"There is still uncertainty on timing and strength of these systems so please monitor future updates," the outlook said.
April showers, indeed, folks. Stay dry out there.
Here's your work-week weather forecast for metro Atlanta, from the National Weather Service:
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10-15 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 20 m.p.h. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday night, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 m.p.h. becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 m.p.h. A 20 percent chance of showers before 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5-10 m.p.h.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 10 m.ph., with gusts as high as 20 m.p.h. Wednesday night, a 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Thursday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. A 20 percent chance of showers Friday night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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