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Be Weather Aware: Tornado risk goes up Sunday

Severe Storm Risk for Sunday 

ATLANTA — There were light, scattered showers around Friday morning but much stronger storms are on tap for part of this weekend.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking a strong cold front that will move through north Georgia Sunday bringing possible severe storms.

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Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns said everyone should be weather aware at all times Sunday.

The system's main threats will be 60+ mph wind gusts, large hail and the chance of an isolated tornado.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said the storm system represents the greatest risk of severe weather to north Georgia so far this season.

The weather will clear out early next week and temperatures will remain mild.

What Can Viewers Get Only by Watching Channel 2 Action News:
  1. Updated hour-by-hour cloud and rain forecast tracking the chance for scattered showers tomorrow and the updated storm timeline on Sunday
  2. Severe weather risks for Sunday, including a specific breakdown of each storm threat
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