ATLANTA — A large weather system currently moving across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama is expected to bring possible strong to severe storms to north Georgia by early Sunday morning.
"Basically from 6 a.m. onward, that's when we need to be weather aware," said Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls.
We're using the most powerful weather technology to show you what you can expect in your area this weekend, on the Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat following the game.
WATCH LIVE: Strong to severe storms expected SundayWATCH LIVE: Strong to severe storms are possible throughout the day Sunday. Here's Severe Weather Team 2's Katie Walls with a look at the timing and what to expect with those storms: https://2wsb.tv/2X8jNiL
Posted by WSB-TV on Saturday, April 13, 2019
Walls said the storm will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and even isolated tornadoes.
"This is the greatest, most-widespread threat that we've seen yet this spring season for severe storms,” Walls said.
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One of the scenarios that could unfold overnight could also weaken the storms.
Walls said some of the forecast models show storms developing along the Gulf Coast, which could end up weakening the storms in north Georgia.
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"That means the intensity of these storms won't be quite as great," Walls said. "But as I always say, hope for the best, plan for the worst."
Walls said only a few of the models show that potential, while others maintain the strong and severe threat over north Georgia.
TIMING:
The clouds will continue to increase overnight, and winds will also pick up into the early morning, gusting to 35 mph.
Storms will begin pushing into west and northwest Georgia around 6 a.m. Then, they’ll progress into metro Atlanta and eastward through the morning period.
The threat will continue into the afternoon and evening as another opportunity for storms develops ahead of a cold front.
Strong to severe storms are possible on Sunday after 6am. The primary threat is for damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. The storms that do develop will also be capable of hail and isolated tornadoes. I'm expecting 1-2" rainfall with the system. pic.twitter.com/4Glw6CjavY
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) April 13, 2019
"At this point, it looks like the severe threat will be ending by 9 p.m. in our viewing area," Walls said.
Remnant showers will clear out by midnight.
WIND THREAT:
Walls said regardless of whether or not you see severe weather on Sunday, it will be windy throughout the day.
A wind advisory goes into effect for all of north Georgia at 4 a.m. Sunday and lasts until 10 p.m.
The biggest impacts include 35 mph wind gusts, causing downed trees and spotty power outages.
Regardless of whether or not you experience storms on Sunday, plan for a windy day. Gusts to 35 mph will blow around loose objects. If the ground becomes saturated, then trees will be more prone to falling. A WIND ADVISORY runs from 4am-10pm Sunday. pic.twitter.com/hbKEpQd5hM
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) April 13, 2019
Walls said she is anticipating 1-2 inches of rainfall from this system. Saturated ground could further enhance the risk for falling trees in the gusty wind.
Behind the storms system, things will be calming down and cooling down, as well.
Monday is expected to be sunny and clear with a high around 67. Temperatures are expected to rise back up to the high 70s by midweek, with our next chance of rain coming Thursday.
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