Friday Forecast: Severe Storms and Tornadoes Loom

A level 3 out of 5 risk for severe storms, including the possibility of brief spin-up tornadoes, is forecasted for Friday across north Georgia as another strong weather system moves in from the central US. The severe weather risk will be elevated across the region, with the potential for damaging 60 mph wind gusts. Showers are expected to move in Friday morning, with the severe risk increasing during the afternoon hours, but the system is expected to bring less rain overall.