Georgia severe weather: Windy Wednesday before strong storms Thursday morning
A warm and windy Wednesday sets the stage for strong to severe storms early Thursday morning.
A line of storms will be capable of damaging winds and very heavy rainfall. The tornado risk is very low, but not zero.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking strong to severe thunderstorms that will affect north Georgia starting late Wednesday night and continue into early Thursday morning.
Severe Weather Outlook March 30 to 31.
Prior to the line of storms, it will be very windy on Wednesday.
Wind Advisory in effect on March 30, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
A Wind Advisory will be in effect for most of North Georgia on Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. for gusts up to 45 miles per hour. That advisory will remain in place until 8 a.m. Thursday.
Wind gusts on March 30, 2022.
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It will also be very warm with highs in mid-80s in the south part of the metro Atlanta area.
March 30, 2022, temperatures. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Like last week, storms will be much stronger to the west and will weaken by the time they move in just after midnight due to the environment across the northern part of the state.
The storms will be situated over the metro Atlanta area roughly between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. and will be out of the area by mid to late morning.
Most of Georgia will be under a level 1 or 2 risk for damaging winds, hail, and possible spin up tornadoes.
The FOX 5 Storm Team estimates heavy rain of around 1 to 2 inches should be expected as well.
We'll end the Thursday sunny, breezy, and with temperatures in the 70s in most areas.
The weekend will be beautiful with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons.
Georgia weather outlook through Wednesday night
Most of the severe weather will be confined to Louisiana into Mississippi, Alabama, West Tennessee and the far western Florida Panhandle.
The greatest effects in Georgia will come in the form of wind. It will be warm as well, with areas projected to hit 80 by the end of the day.
Georgia weather outlook after midnight Thursday
Storms will come into Georgia at midnight, bring heavy rain.
There's a risk of tornadoes in north Georgia, but damaging winds from severe storms present the biggest threat.
When will storms reach metro Atlanta?
The storm tracks to hang over the metro area by 3 a.m. Thursday and will pass by mid-morning.
What's on the other side? Sunshine and temperatures in the 70s for most areas.
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FOX Weather contributed to this report.