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RIGHT NOW: Storms with heavy rain, lightning firing up in metro Atlanta

Storm clouds Dark, storms clouds above Georgia (WSB-TV)

ATLANTA — A line of strong storms is moving into Georgia overnight.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said a tornado watch in Alabama was extended to the Georgia border -- but has since expired. A flash flood watch is in effect in metro Atlanta.

The risk of strong storms in metro Atlanta starts in the early morning and will expand throughout the day across north Georgia.

We’re pinpointing the risk for flooding and severe storms, on the Channel 2 Action News This Morning, starting at 4 a.m.

What to expect:

  • Heavier rain with possible severe storms
  • Strong wind gusts
  • Isolated spin-up tornadoes

Download the Severe Weather Team 2 App to stay up to date with weather alerts in your area. Make sure to turn on the notifications so you receive warnings right to your phone.

Flooding could be a problem Thursday Channel 2's Christian Jennings reports.

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