ATLANTA — Severe storms are moving into the north and east metro areas Tuesday night, with damaging wind gusts remaining the primary threat as the storms track through the region. The severe thunderstorm watch has been expanded to cover a broader area as of 10:06 p.m., with communities including Ellijay, Canton, Gainesville, and Jefferson positioned within the storms’ path.
Storms Track Into North Metro Communities
Radar shows an intense line of storms tracking through the north Georgia mountains and foothills, with heavy activity concentrated near Ellijay, Blairsville, and Dalton as of 10:06 p.m. Tuesday.
This activity is moving into the north metro Atlanta area, with communities including Canton and Cedartown positioned in the path of the approaching line as it continues its eastward and southward progression.
East Metro Also Sees Storms Moving Through
Alongside the north metro impacts, the east metro area is also seeing severe storms move through, with radar showing strong cells near Gainesville, Jefferson, and Athens during the same timeframe.
Toccoa and areas approaching the South Carolina border are also within reach of this activity, reflecting a broad stretch of north and east Georgia currently dealing with the ongoing severe weather.
Damaging Wind Gusts Remain the Primary Threat
Forecasters have identified damaging wind gusts as the primary threat associated with tonight’s severe storms, rather than other hazards like large hail or tornadoes taking precedence in this event…