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Strong, severe storms possible Saturday evening to start off Memorial Day weekend

ATLANTA — As you get your Memorial Day weekend started, you might have a few isolated storms to keep an eye on.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says there’s a low risk for strong and severe storms on Saturday evening. Parts of north Georgia are under a level 1 of 5 risk for damaging wind gusts and hail.

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On Saturday, highs in the north Georgia mountains will be in the 70s, but Atlanta will be a little warmer with highs in the lower to mid-80s.

As Sunday moves in, Deon says scattered storms are in the forecast. All of north Georgia will be under a level 1 risk of isolated strong or severe storms.

Memorial Day will start off cloudy with rain and storms developing late morning and into the afternoon.

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Storms will become more widespread with a chance for strong or severe storms.

In addition to heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and hail will be the main threats.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Storms increase heading into Memorial Day
  • North Georgia under level 1 risk for strong and severe storms Saturday and Sunday
  • Potential for heavy rain, damaging winds and hail

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