Some severe thunderstorms were popping up in west Georgia Sunday afternoon and are expected to make their way into metro Atlanta this evening.
Meteorologist Katie Walls said the biggest threats ahead are heavy rain and lightning.
Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency said that trees and power lines are down there and about 1,000 people are without power.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Fayette and east central Coweta county until 6:30pm for 60 mph winds, alongside heavy rain and frequent lightning. These storms are moving east at 35 mph. pic.twitter.com/N4WeyFqGQV
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) June 21, 2020
It will start a wet week ahead in north Georgia.
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- Downpours and lightning are the main threats with evening storms.
- More widespread showers and storms are possible Monday. Rain chances still around all week.
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