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Last updated:  Sep 21, 2026 - 9:00 PM EDT

Severe storm threat: Damaging winds, large hail, and rain treks through North Georgia

Severe storm threat: Damaging winds, large hail, and rain treks through North Georgia

Parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia are under a Level 1 severe weather risk. The main threats are damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph and hail as large as a dime. The risk extends from LaGrange and Griffin northward through portions of Morgan, Madison and Oglethorpe counties. Here is the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.

20 updates Coverage ended Sep 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

South Fulton, Fairburn, and Union City braced for 50 mph winds and hail

Thunderstorms force ground stop and flight delays at Atlanta's airport

Strong thunderstorm bringing 40 mph winds and heavy rain to Douglas County

Douglasville under severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 p.m.

Strong thunderstorm moving west through Banks and Jackson counties

Slow-moving storm pushing gusty winds, lightning into Paulding County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties

Storm storm moving through Douglas, Fulton counties

Paulding, Haralson, Polk: Strong thunderstorm to bring 50 mph winds, pea-sized hail

Strong thunderstorm tracking south toward Cedartown, Fish Creek

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