"Severe Weather Alert: Friday Forecast for Metro Atlanta and North Georgia"

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Friday, January 12, 2024, in Virginia due to the potential for localized flooding and severe evening thunderstorms. The storm system is expected to bring showers in the mid-afternoon, with the possibility of storms developing between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The main flood threat extends from Northern Virginia to New England, with Southside having the best potential for storms. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected on Saturday, and a blast of Arctic air next week could result in snow on Tuesday.