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Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued across metro Atlanta

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  August 18, 2024 4:13pm EDT
Atlanta
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Severe thunderstorms in metro Atlanta

Severe thunderstorms are moving through metro Atlanta. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan goes over the hot spots and timeline for the inclement weather.

ATLANTA - Both severe thunderstorm watches and warnings have been issued across metro Atlanta Sunday afternoon.

A severe weather warning is issued when a storm is already in the area or forthcoming. They typically last anywhere between 20 minutes to an hour and the big push for safety is to take cover.

The severe thunderstorm warning will be in place until 8 p.m. in Clay County.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS

A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when stormy weather is possible. It does not necessarily mean it will occur.

The severe thunderstorm watch will be in place until 11 p.m. for the following counties:

Douglas County, Rockdale County, Carroll County, Spalding County, Fayette County, Walton County, Oconee County, Gwinnett County, Clayton County, Fulton County, Polk County, Paulding County, Lamar County, Heard County, Butts County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Haralson County, Clarke County, Newton County, Coweta County, Upson County and Meriwether County.

Severe weather watches vs. warnings

When severe weather is forecasted in your area, you're likely to receive one of two types of alerts: A watch, or a warning. What's the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning? FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey breaks it down.

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