SOUTHEAST — A severe weather risk has been officially issued for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across the Southeast, with storms looking more intense during the afternoon and evening hours before the main event arrives after midnight. A Level 2 of 5 Slight Risk is in place near Atlanta and the western portions of the region, while a Level 1 Marginal Risk covers Asheville, Greenville, and Charlotte extending across the broader Carolinas zone. Most areas should pick up around 1 inch of rain with some higher totals possible.
Level 2 Slight Risk Covers Atlanta With Storms Feisty Through Afternoon and Evening
The highest severe weather confidence sits near Atlanta and the western edge of the risk zone under the Level 2 yellow designation. Storms are expected to be more feisty through the Wednesday afternoon and evening hours across this zone before the main event pushes through after midnight…