Severe Storms To Bring Hazards To GA: What To Know

ATLANTA, GA — Forecasters are warning that a severe storm could hit north and central Georgia on Thursday, posing a risk for 60 mph winds and hail.

While the area was not at risk for tornadoes, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms could be an issue for residents by Thursday afternoon and evening, National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Willis told Patch.

A detailed forecast showed the storm's arrival after noon but before 7 p.m. The storm may produce quarter-sized hail and gusty winds, Willis said.

In its hazardous weather outlook, the NWS additionally predicted frequent lightning.

Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas among the possible impacted areas, though areas in far northeast Georgia, near the Appalachian Mountains, could see stronger risks, Willis said.

Georgia may look forward to additional showers and storms as the days resume, with daily rainfall in the forecast through at least Tuesday.

By Monday, there may be a growing concern for localized flash flooding due to the continued wet pattern, Willis said. For now, he predicted flooding may not be a problem.

Here is the National Weather Service's detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers before 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., then a chance of thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.