Severe storms topple trees, power lines across metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — A cold front moved through north Georgia on Wednesday, bringing a line of severe storms through metro Atlanta.

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the area Wednesday afternoon.

Storms downed multiple trees and power lines across the metro Atlanta area, shutting down some roads.

There is a wind advisory in effect through late Wednesday night. Wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph could bring down trees and tree limbs.

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Here’s what to know for Wednesday.

• A cold front moves in later today with showers and isolated storms this afternoon
• Level 1 out of 5 risk for areas north of I-20
• Quickly falling temperatures behind front: from low to mid 70s down into the 40s/50s late
• Drier and cooler tomorrow
• Next round of rain moves in Friday with periods of rain and chilly temperatures – highs only in the upper 40s
• Warming back into the 60s this weekend with scattered showers

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Chance of isolated, severe storms in the metro area but not widespread

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