Possible Tornado, Severe Storms Likely Friday In Georgia

GEORGIA — Strong thunderstorms with a slight risk of a tornado possible on Friday across north Georgia.

The National Weather Service said there will likely be rounds of severe weather. Portions of north and central Georgia, along and west of I-75, are under a slight risk, with extreme west central Georgia under an enhanced risk.

A line of storms currently off to the west will enter the area by 10 a.m., NWS said. There will be strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes and hail into the afternoon. In the west central Georgia area, a strong tornado is possible.

"Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings today," the NWS said. "Secure any outdoor furniture, as winds may be strong in any storms that form."

The forecast for the weekend:

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2-4 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4 p.m. High near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday night

Clear, with a low around 42.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 70.