July 4th forecast: Risk for strong storms, rest of AJC Peachtree Road Race canceled due to weather

If you’re planning on grilling out or going to a fireworks show this Fourth of July, make sure you’re prepared for the possibility of storms.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says there’s a risk of strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening. There is a Level 1 out of 5 risk for much of north Georgia.

The heavy downpours that moved through midtown Atlanta led the Atlanta Track Club to decide to cancel the remaining of the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

“All event activities in the start and finish, as well as the course, have shut down. There will be no more official finish times,” the track club posted on social media.

Stay with Severe Weather Team 2 for LIVE updates and latest timing throughout the day on Channel 2 Action News.

Here’s what else you need to know for the holiday.

• Threats: Damaging winds, hail, lightning and heavy rain.
• Storms could disrupt or postpone some fireworks displays
• Rain chances will wind down late evening.
• Very warm and humid today. Highs near 90 degrees, which is near normal.

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Hot, humid with chance of storms for Fourth of July Here's Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon with your holiday forecast.

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