Atlanta, Ga. – Residents across northwest Georgia should prepare for an active start to the workweek as a line of thunderstorms moves into the state before sunrise Monday. Some storms could become strong to severe, producing damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning that may impact the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, thunderstorms are expected to enter far northwest Georgia around 4 a.m. Monday before tracking southward through western parts of the state during the morning. The greatest threat is expected to continue through noon Monday, although forecasters note there is still uncertainty regarding how far south and east the line of storms will advance.
Northwest Georgia, including communities near Rome, Dalton and surrounding areas, is under a Level 1 of 5 Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms. While widespread severe weather is not expected, stronger storms within the line could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and hail up to the size of a dime.
The forecast also includes a limited tornado threat, though the primary concern remains damaging straight-line winds capable of downing tree limbs, causing isolated power outages and creating hazardous travel conditions.
Residents across northwest Georgia and the western Atlanta metro should monitor forecasts before heading to work Monday morning. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, secure loose outdoor items, and move indoors immediately if thunderstorms approach.
Forecasters will continue refining the storm track overnight, and additional watches or warnings may be issued if the line of storms strengthens as it moves across north Georgia Monday morning.
