Severe Storm Risks Of Tornado, Hail Possible In GA: Latest Forecast

ATLANTA, GA — Here comes another week of rainfall in Georgia, which is expecting isolated severe storms that could produce hail or a brief tornado Monday.

The storms are predicted to arrive before 10 p.m. Monday in the north and central regions, though some portions of metro Atlanta experienced early morning showers.

The area was under a Level 1 marginal risk for severe weather, though not widespread, according to the National Weather Service.

This includes all of the metro, as well as Barrow, Bartow, Cherokee, Clarke, Douglas, Hall, Oconee, Muscogee and Paulding counties.

Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph, a brief tornado and a burst of hail up to a quarter size could travel with stronger storms, the NWS predicted.

Due to the heavy and persistent rainfall, the NWS warned of a flooding threat in north and central Georgia.

Then, heading into Tuesday and Wednesday, scattered thunderstorms could moisten the area in the afternoons and evenings, according to a NWS hazardous weather outlook. However, showers could drop into the metro before 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service predicted the following detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.