ATLANTA — The Storm Prediction Center maintains the level 2 or 5 risk for strong storms through the overnight hours into Wednesday morning.  

The main threats we are watching is a moderate to high risk for heavy rain. The risk for damaging wind is medium. We also have a low risk for an isolated tornado. We don't think any tornadoes would be widespread, but there is a chance for some rotation to develop in some of these storms. 

Hail risk is very low. 

TIMELINE

Overnight Tuesday into Wednesday

A second wave will move through during the overnight and Wednesday morning. Some of these storms have the potential for heavy rain, damaging wind and an isolated tornado.  We will be monitoring this line closely.

Wednesday morning:

Another line of heavy rain and thunderstorms will push through during the Wednesday morning commute.

By 9 a.m. Wednesday, the heaviest of the rain will be pushing east of the metro area.

Wednesday afternoon

The rain threat should end by mid-morning Wednesday. The level 2 risk will be over the central and southern parts of the state.

Then, colder air returns Thursday into Friday. 

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