ATLANTA — Severe thunderstorms downed trees and left six people injured Saturday when lightning struck the East Lake Golf Club during the Tour Championship.
Storms are expected to taper off Saturday night.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls said we will see a major cool-off Sunday, with a high of just 80 degrees. Temperatures will be back into the 90s by midweek but then cool back down over the six to 10-day outlook.
Ah, the roller coaster that is Georgia weather! We'll cool down for a couple days then heat back up late week, then cool back down in the 6-10 day outlook! Considering this time of year the average high is 88°, some cooler temps will feel nice IMO :-) pic.twitter.com/tXAUC56TFu
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 25, 2019
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8:23 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Heard County until 9 p.m.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Heard Co until 9pm for 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. This storm is barely moving and could also cause minor flooding. pic.twitter.com/6mpJ36jCpB
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 25, 2019
7:41 p.m.
Storms left a tree down on a home in Cumming.
Storms in Cumming earlier this afternoon left at least one tree on a home: https://t.co/FIo3Zjklhd Are you seeing any storm damage where you are? Share a picture by tagging #StormWatchOn2 pic.twitter.com/vZ1B8e4lTM
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) August 24, 2019
7:19 p.m.
A strong storm is moving over Dacula and eastern Gwinnett County and into parts of Barrow County.
Quite the storm over Dacula and eastern #Gwinnett! Heavy rain and lightning are nearly stationary and expanding into parts of Barrow Co. If you can hear thunder, head inside! pic.twitter.com/qr99m2ggMm
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 24, 2019
7:04 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2's Katie Walls said north Georgia will continue to deal with scattered storms through the evening.
We'll be dealing with scattered storms through the evening. Heavy rain and lightning will be our main threats, but gusty wind will be possible in our stronger storms. These storms will be losing intensity and winding down by 11pm. pic.twitter.com/eD19EdLOOw
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 24, 2019
5:40 p.m.:
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for part of Gwinnett County until 6 p.m.
NEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for southwestern Gwinnett for 60 mph winds and quarter size hail until 6pm. This storm is nearly stationary and impacting eastern Lilburn, Snellville and Lenora. pic.twitter.com/zxbhCh9t05
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 24, 2019
3:52 p.m.:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Gilmer and Pickens counties until 4:15 p.m. The warning has since expired.
Keeping a close eye on this Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Gilmer into Pickens counties until 4:15. Main hazards include 60 mph gusts, quarter size hail, heavy rain and frequent lightning. Storm is moving southeast at 15 mph toward Jasper. #gawx pic.twitter.com/TQFUb9gEgN
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) August 24, 2019
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