Atlanta, GA — The National Weather Service has issued numerous watches and warnings across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas as a powerful line of storms moved through Georgia on Tuesday afternoon.
A potential tornado threat looms, prompting significant caution among residents.
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, extending it until 5:15 p.m. due to ongoing thunderstorms.
According to FlightAware data around 4:20 p.m., there were 571 delays observed at the airport, with six flights officially canceled, illustrating the severe impact of the weather on travel.
As of about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported that several severe thunderstorm warnings had expired for areas like Locust Grove, McDonough, Stockbridge, Griffin, and Douglasville, all of which had their warnings expire by 4:15 p.m.
In Peachtree City, the tornado warning had expired at 3:45 p.m., along with severe thunderstorm warnings in the same timeframe. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. in the region.
The warnings for Fayetteville, Jonesboro, and Riverdale also expired at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, reducing immediate concerns for those communities.
The National Weather Service indicated that the storms could produce strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy localized rainfall throughout the day.
The risk level for large hail was categorized as Level 2 while tornado threats reached a Level 1 status during the afternoon and into the evening hours.
Winds could be damaging, with potential gusts ranging from 40 to 60 mph.
In the week ahead, sporadic rain and thunderstorms are expected each day until Sunday night, with Saturday forecasted to be the only day featuring clear skies in metro Atlanta.
Residents should stay alert to isolated and scattered thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday, as forecasts predict frequent lightning, gusty winds, and potential hail across North and Central Georgia.
The coastal region of Georgia is also bracing for similar weather patterns, expecting a series of daily storms.
In the Savannah area, a coastal flood advisory is set to take effect from 7 to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, further signaling the intensity of the weather.
In line with these conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a detailed forecast for metro Atlanta, particularly for Tuesday.
Tuesday afternoon is expected to be characterized by likely showers and thunderstorms, transitioning to just showers possibly accompanied by a thunderstorm from 5 p.m. onward. The expected high is around 75 degrees with an east wind of 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is set at 80 percent, with new rainfall amounts possibly totaling between a quarter and half an inch.
For Tuesday night, the forecast suggests a continued likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, especially before 4 a.m. As the night progresses, patchy fog may develop after 9 p.m., making conditions increasingly precarious.
The overnight low is forecasted to be around 62 degrees, with easterly winds at 5 to 10 mph and a 70 percent chance of precipitation, potentially resulting in new rainfall amounts of between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch.
Wednesday’s forecast indicates a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms mainly in the late afternoon and evening. It is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high reaching about 81 degrees and a calm wind becoming westerly at 5 mph.
Later that night, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms through 11 p.m., with a continuation of this pattern expected into the early hours of Thursday morning. The forecasted low is 66 degrees.
Thursday is predicted to bring more likely showers and possibly thunderstorms before 8 a.m. The conditions should persist throughout the day, ending with a high around 79 degrees and a chance of precipitation at 80 percent.
On Thursday night, lingering showers and possible thunderstorms will continue until the early morning hours of Friday. The temperature is expected to drop to a low of about 65 degrees.
Friday will see a chance of morning thunderstorms transitioning to likely showers throughout the day, with partly sunny skies later on and a high near 77.
As the week closes, Saturday is forecasted to be sunny, with clear skies expected to prevail over the area with temperatures around 79 degrees during the day.
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