Atlanta, GA – Residents in Northern Georgia are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 PM tonight as a line of strong thunderstorms moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center has issued the watch in response to the risk of scattered damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
According to the NWS, the primary threats include wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hailstones that could reach 1.5 inches in diameter. The watch area includes regions approximately 40 miles north and south of a line extending from Anniston, AL, to Anderson, SC.
With the potential for severe weather, the NWS advises residents to stay informed and be prepared to take action if necessary. A severe thunderstorm watch indicates that the conditions are conducive to the development of severe storms, which may include damaging winds, large hail, and possibly tornadoes. It is crucial to monitor weather updates and heed any warnings that may be issued as the evening progresses.
