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Risk for severe storms with heavy rain, damaging wind gusts

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ATLANTA — There is another risk for strong and severe storms on Tuesday along with the threat for flooding in some areas.

A flash flood warning was issued for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens counties until 12:30 p.m. It has been allowed to expire. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says 1-2 inches of rain fell within a couple of hours that prompted the warnings.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the storms, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

STORM THREATS TUESDAY

Stronger storms will develop as we head into the afternoon and evening hours.

Much like the storms Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz tracked Monday, the main threats will be heavy rain and damaging wind gusts capable of bringing down trees and power lines.

Some storms could even produce some small hail.

TEMPERATURE CHANGES AHEAD

The storms are being driven by a cold front that is slowly crossing north Georgia. The front will bring the coolest weather we’ve had in months as fall officially begins Tuesday at 8:05 p.m.

[INTERACTIVE: StormTracker 2HD Radar]

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