Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Metro Atlanta

GEORGIA — Much of metro Atlanta can expect strong wind, possible hail, thunderstorms and maybe even isolated tornadoes Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Thursday until 10 p.m. Additionally, a hazardous weather outlook has also been issued for portions of north and central Georgia.

Scattered severe thunderstorms remain possible across the area this afternoon and into tonight. The primary hazards with any severe storms that occurs will be damaging winds and large hail.

"Thunderstorms redeveloping across the area this afternoon and into tonight with the potential for damaging winds and large hail. The possibility of a brief, isolated tornado cannot be ruled out," the National Weather Service said on Facebook.

Frequent lightning and heavy rainfall are also possible with stronger storms, NWS said. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms can be expected Friday through Wednesday, primarily in the afternoon and evening hours.

Here's the latest Atlanta area forecast:

Thursday Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.