Severe thunderstorm warnings swept through Monroe and Greene counties Sunday with 60-mph gusts and nickel-sized hail. Officials urged residents to shelter and avoid flooded roads.

Numerous storms are likely Monday–Tuesday with heavy downpours and an isolated damaging wind threat. Expect slow commutes and localized flooding.

Lightning delayed the Saturday opening of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park. Organizers asked fans to watch official channels for updates.

Heat Advisory noon-8 p.m. today for parts of metro Atlanta. Afternoon storms may bring damaging gusts and heavy rain.

Saturday will be hot and muggy with highs near 92°F and a Heat Advisory for parts of east-central Georgia. Afternoon storms are possible; some may be strong.

Hot and humid today with a Heat Advisory midday. Scattered storms this afternoon could be gusty and bring heavy rain.

Hot and humid Thursday in Atlanta with highs near 93°F and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. City cooling centers and hydration stations are open for relief.

Highs near 93°F with a Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. Isolated storms may bring damaging gusts.

Mid-70s now with humidity; high near 92 this afternoon and heat index up to 97. Isolated storms possible 2–10 p.m.; weekend storm chances climb.

A severe thunderstorm warning briefly put Rabun County and nearby mountain towns on alert Sunday evening, with radar indicating gusts up to 60 mph and small hail.

A late-night storm toppled a large tree on Wildwood Road NE and briefly knocked out power in pockets of metro Atlanta; crews had electricity back within about an hour.

Heat Advisory in effect Monday noon–8 p.m.; storms likely after noon. Expect gusty downpours during the evening commute.

Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. July 4 in Atlanta; highs near 96°F and heat‑index values into the low 100s. Slight, spotty afternoon storms possible.