“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” NWS said. “Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.”

A tornado watch is in effect for Atlanta and parts of West Georgia until 7 p.m. Sunday with possible scattered wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and isolated hail. All metro Atlanta counties are affected.

Governor Brian Kemp said the state will coordinate closely with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and other state agencies to ensure the region is prepared for the storms.

“As we monitor this incoming storm front, I’m urging Georgians to stay tuned to trusted news sources and take proper precautions now to prepare,” he said.

North and Central Georgia are under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. The risk for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding is “slight” at a Level 2 out of 5. The risk for tornadoes is “marginal” at a Level 1 out of 5, but NWS said it cannot rule out the possibility of brief, isolated tornadoes.

This line of storms comes just a week after Atlanta saw a heavy downpour last Monday that helped wash away record-breaking levels of pollen.

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