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Atlanta Metro Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat
28 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Atlanta metro.
- Potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail expected.
- Residents urged to seek shelter in sturdy interior rooms.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area this evening, with the alert set to expire at 7:15 p.m. EDT. The warning specifically impacts northeastern Fayette County, Clayton County, and south central Fulton County.
As of 6:48 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was observed over Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, moving south at 10 miles per hour. This storm poses risks of damaging winds reaching up to 60 miles per hour and hail the size of pennies.
Communities such as Atlanta, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, and others are within the warning zone. Officials strongly advise all residents in the impacted areas to take immediate shelter indoors in a secure interior room to await the storm's passage.
