Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms issued Saturday; heavy rain, potential flooding on the way

ATLANTA — Make sure to grab your umbrella! There is a risk for severe weather in north Georgia this weekend.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says there is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms for all of north Georgia starting Saturday afternoon into the evening.

We are tracking the latest on this system NOW on Channel 2 Action News Saturday AM.

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Along with the severe weather, temperatures are expected to stay well above normal Saturday with highs in the upper 60s.

Deon added that there is a Flood Watch advisory issued for north Georgia until Sunday at 1 a.m.

Here’s what to expect:

• Damaging winds, brief tornado possible
• Heavy rain, possible flooding
• Drier and cooler is expected to return on Sunday

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