Strong Storms To Drench GA

GEORGIA — A severe thunderstorm warning issues for multiple Georgia cities has expired.

The warning was issued for Gainesville, Cumming, Sugar Hill, Buford, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Rest Haven, Aqualand Park, Oscarville, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Lake Lanier Islands and Hog Mountain. It expired at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.

A severe thunderstorm headed east at 15 mph around 3:30 p.m. over Cumming, weather officials previously said. Wind gusts of 60 mph were expected with the storm.

Weather officials added roofs, siding and trees could have been damaged in the storm.

The warning was in addition to a strong thunderstorm that could have impacted northwestern Gwinnett, northeastern Fulton and southwestern Forsyth counties until 4:15 p.m., according to a special weather statement.

The strong storm moved east at 15 mph over Alpharetta and was located 7 miles north of Peachtree Corners. Pea-sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and 40 mph winds were possible.

The NWS said Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Berkeley Lake and Brookwood may have all been affected by the strong storm.

Tree limbs could have sustained minor damage, and unsecured objects could have been blown.

"People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning," the NWS said in a previous special weather statement.

Scattered thunderstorms were anticipated in north and central Georgia through Tuesday evening. Georgians could face localized damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.

Then, daily scattered thunderstorms could trek through the region on Wednesday through at least Monday, according to a hazardous weather outlook.

The NWS said strong storms are possible daily though weather officials did not have high confidence in severe storms for the remainder of the week as of Tuesday.

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

This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Areas of fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

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