Atlanta, Georgia – A line of intense thunderstorms is expected to sweep across Georgia Sunday afternoon, with the most dangerous activity likely after 5 p.m., threatening travel and power lines across metro Atlanta.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, storms may intensify west of the city between 4 and 11 p.m., bringing wind gusts up to 70 mph, small hail, and frequent lightning. Areas near I-20, I-75, and I-285 should prepare for delays and localized flooding as storms track eastward.
Residents in Fulton, DeKalb, and Cobb counties should limit outdoor activities after 3 p.m. and secure loose items ahead of the wind threat. Emergency kits and charged devices are recommended as scattered outages may follow. Sunday’s high will reach 84°F, but storm clouds and rain will dominate the evening.
Storms continue into Sunday night before tapering off around midnight. However, daily thunderstorms are likely through Thursday, with renewed threats Monday evening. Spotter activation isn’t expected tonight, but more advisories could follow if conditions escalate.
🔎 Five-Day Extended Forecast (June 7–12):
- Saturday (Today): High near 89°F. 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms after 11 a.m., becoming widespread by 5 p.m. High 84°F. 80% chance of rain.
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High 86°F. 60% rain chance continues into evening.
- Tuesday: More scattered storms after 2 p.m. High near 84°F.
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms. Partly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Thursday: 40% chance of storms. High around 87°F.
- Friday: Storms likely, high near 88°F.
