ALL of north Georgia to see strong to severe storms Monday

ATLANTA — Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls says Monday will be a day you will need to be weather aware as strong to severe storms will affect all of north Georgia throughout the day.

"Part of the morning commute will be impacted by rain and storms, but I think the best opportunity for strong to severe weather tomorrow will generally be after noon," Walls said.

A developing frontal system over the mid to southern Mississippi River valley will move into the state Sunday night into Monday moring.

Currently the main low center with this front is centered along the Texas Gulf Coast and is expected to deepen and push northeast into Louisiana on Monday morning. Ahead of the front will be plenty of rain and storms, some severe.

We're using the most powerful weather radar to track the timing and intensity of these storms as they make their way into Georgia, for Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m.

"Storms are going to be moving across the metro, heading into northeast Georgia - Athens, Griffin - right around 3 p.m.," Walls said.

Walls said she is also expecting impacts for the evening commute.

The biggest threats from the storms will be heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. Rainfall totals will range from half an inch to 1.25 inches across north Georgia. Locally higher amounts will be possible with any stronger storms. Walls said the threat for tornadoes, however, is low.

The storms will weaken and move out throughout the evening, but Walls said some of the showers will linger into Tuesday.

We will get the chance to dry out a bit Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures in the high 70s and sunshine. Friday will bring a 30% chance of rain as the next system approaches.

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