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A Tornado Watch has been extended to include much of metro Atlanta and parts of west Georgia until 3 a.m. Wednesday, with the National Weather Service warning of strong to severe storms, including the potential for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and prepare for windy and much cooler conditions on Wednesday with lingering showers.
A tornado watch has expired in metro Atlanta after severe storms, including a confirmed tornado in Conyers, moved through the area. The National Weather Service will assess the damage, and a flash flood warning has been issued for several counties until 7:15 a.m. Windy and cooler conditions are expected for the day.
Police in metro Atlanta are searching for a critically missing teenager. The exact details of the case have not been provided.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for metro Atlanta, marking the first of its kind in the area. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather conditions through Stormtracker 2HD Radar and live updates.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for metro Atlanta due to pollution mixing with sunshine, creating ground-level ozone. The alert indicates unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease, children, older adults, and those who spend a significant amount of time outdoors. The worst times to be outside will be throughout Thursday afternoon.
Parts of metro Atlanta and north Georgia are under a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with possible strong, damaging wind gusts and hail, and the possibility of a brief tornado. Several waves of scattered rain and strong to severe storms are expected to move through the area through the evening and into the early morning hours. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for various counties in the area.