News Summary
The National Weather Service warns of a Level 3 enhanced risk for severe weather across north and central Georgia on Tuesday night. Hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible as storms begin after 6 p.m. Residents should stay alert and prepared as conditions could escalate rapidly. The risk is attributed to a cold front, and specific counties are more susceptible to severe conditions. Storms may also return around the Memorial Day weekend, requiring vigilance from residents.
Atlanta, Georgia – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Level 3 enhanced risk for severe weather across north and central Georgia for Tuesday night as increasingly severe storms are expected to develop in the region. Residents are urged to be aware of potential hazards, including hail, damaging winds, and the chance of brief tornadoes, particularly during the evening hours.
Rain is forecasted to start around nightfall on Tuesday, following a partly sunny afternoon. The severe weather is expected to begin after 6 p.m. and reach its peak threat between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Wind gusts could range from 50 mph to 70 mph, and hail could potentially reach the size of a quarter, making conditions particularly dangerous.
The severe weather is being attributed to a cold front that is set to influence the region. Showers and thunderstorms are also anticipated on Monday afternoon and evening, with specific counties being more susceptible to severe conditions. These counties include Barrow, Bartow, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Muscogee, Fulton, Oconee, Paulding, and Rockdale.
Forecast Details
Forecasts for the metro Atlanta area indicate a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday, with a high reaching near 87°F. On Tuesday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 90°F and a significant increase in the chance of rain and storms at 70% in the afternoon and evening.
Midweek Weather Outlook
After the stormy conditions on Tuesday night, weather is expected to clear up by Wednesday morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 84°F. The following days will see temperatures drop into the 70s, with lows in the 50s. However, another round of storms is forecasted to return around the Memorial Day weekend.
Factors Contributing to Severe Weather
The severe weather risk has been heightened by a stalled front across the Southeast, along with disturbances along its boundary, which help to spur storm development. Local meteorologists are actively monitoring this weather setup and advising residents to remain vigilant.
Currently, a line of storms advancing from Tennessee and Alabama poses an additional threat as it heads towards Georgia. These storms are predicted to move from northwest to southeast between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday, clearing up by sunrise on Wednesday.
Safety Precautions for Residents
In light of the impending severe weather, residents are advised to enable weather alerts on their mobile devices and review their safety plans, particularly given the overnight timing of the storms. Authorities encourage individuals to stay informed and proactive by following local meteorological updates to ensure safety throughout the storm event.
Residents are reminded that preparation and awareness are key to safely navigating the upcoming weather conditions, and to remain alert as the situation develops throughout the day and into the evening hours.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta
- Wikipedia: Weather
- WSB TV
- Google Search: Severe Weather Georgia
- AJC
- Google Scholar: Thunderstorms
- The Georgia Sun
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
- Patch
- Google News: Georgia Weather Alerts
- Cobb County Courier
