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Storms dump rain across parts of metro Atlanta

While Thursday morning was relatively quiet, there were thunderstorms that dumped rain in parts of north Georgia, with reports of localized flooding.

Stay with 95.5 WSB as Kirk Mellish watches the line moving across the Georgia border right now..

The storms have the potential for strong wind gusts, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain.

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • Storms will be moving through north Georgia this morning
  • Strong winds are possible and with already saturated ground, trees are likely to fall
  • Wind Advisory goes into effect at 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. for most north Georgia
  • The severe risk remains low
  • A brief, isolated tornado is possible

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The most widespread coverage of storms was estimated to occur between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday, Kirk Mellish says. Isolated hail and damaging winds in some spots, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Severe weather before the main window more hit or miss with dry periods in-between.

A CAD “wedge” was expected to erode as the big low pressure system on the map heads East/Northeast lifting a warm front up over most of Georgia overnight, with a cold front from the West close on its heels.

Strong jet stream dynamics accompany the system providing lift to the atmosphere with strong wind shear aloft to add spin to thunderstorms that form.

>>Read MORE in-depth coverage from Kirk Mellish here.

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