First Alert Weather 5pm Update: Severe Storms Likely Overnight

The risk of severe weather increases from west, to east, this evening.

This is an unusually favorable setup for severe weather, including violent tornadoes capable of staying on the ground for many miles. There is currently a High Risk of severe weather in Alabama and Moderate Risk for portions of metro Atlanta. Everyone is at some risk for severe weather.

A broken line of thunderstorms will move into Cleburne and Randolph Counties in Alabama between 6 and 8 p.m. Eastern. (5 and 7 p.m. central time)

Storms gradually shift eastward through the evening. Rough weather moves into the city of Atlanta between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Any of these thunderstorms could produce tornadoes, destructive wind gusts and large hail. Have, at least, one way to be alerted to severe weather tonight. The First Alert Weather App is a great option.

Severe storms continue eastward into the early hours of Sunday morning. Large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes will be possible in east Georgia, as well.

The First Alert Forecast quickly dries and clears out after sunrise Sunday as storms shift out of out area. Plan on a warm and breezy Sunday afternoon, with just a spotty chance of a rain shower.