While metro Atlanta has escaped stormy weather Tuesday, parts of Georgia to the south and west are under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Counties including Bartow, Chattooga, Douglas, Floyd, Gordon, Paulding and Polk are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m., Channel 2 Action News reported.
LaGrange saw hail an estimated ¾-inch in diameter during the afternoon.
Isolated storms are possible throughout the evening, with large hail and damaging winds, Channel 2 chief meteorologist Glenn Burns said.
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Then get ready for Wednesday.
“Tomorrow is looking great with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures,” Burns said.
High are expected to be in the mid-70s, with lows in the mid-50s.
But rain will be back. There is a 70 percent chance of rain in the metro area Thursday and a 60 percent chance Friday before a clear weekend with highs in the mid-60s, Burns said.
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