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.
The updated severe weather risk area continues to include all of our area Sunday.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 12, 2019
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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.
- Updated hour-by-hour cloud and rain forecast tracking the chance for scattered showers tomorrow and the updated storm timeline on Sunday
- Severe weather risks for Sunday, including a specific breakdown of each storm threat
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