Several scattered thunderstorms made their way across north Georgia and metro Atlanta late in the day Thursday.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Barrow, Jasper, Newton and Rockdale counties until 10 p.m.

According to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Karen Minton, all of metro Atlanta is at a slight risk for thunderstorms throughout the day. The main concerns are high winds, frequent lightening and small-sized hail.

Minton said most of the severe weather will have moved out by around 6 p.m. an Another round of isolated showers is possible later in the evening.

“It looks like the strongest storms as of 4 p.m. will be near the South Carolina state line,” said Channel 2 meteorologist Glenn Burns.

For the latest forecast, check Channel 2's Severe Weather Center.

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Fulton DA Fani Willis (center) with Nathan J. Wade (right), the special prosecutor she hired to manage the Trump case and had a romantic relationship with, at a news conference announcing charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023. Georgia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, upheld an appeals court's decision to disqualify Willis from the election interference case against Trump and his allies. (Kenny Holston/New York Times)

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