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Thanksgiving forecast: Chance for isolated strong to severe storms in north Georgia

Storm clouds over metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — Enjoy dry weather on Wednesday if you’re heading out of town or finishing Thanksgiving errands. But be aware of changes on the way for Thanksgiving.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is tracking a cold front that will bring thunderstorms starting Thursday morning.

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Monahan says there is a chance that storms could become strong to severe. The risks include locally heavy rain along with isolated storms that could produce strong wind gusts and even a brief, spin up tornado.

We’re timing when the storms are expected to arrive, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning.

Here’s what to know for Wednesday

  • Partly cloudy and dry for today’s travel day; highs in the low to mid 60s
  • Showers move in late tonight over NW GA
  • Rain likely tomorrow through the first half of the day
  • Embedded storms are possible; an isolated strong or severe storm is possible
  • Turning sharply colder this weekend with our first freeze likely over much of the area

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