Severe Storms Forecast Across Georgia

Tornadoes and damaging winds expected through Monday

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:42am

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The National Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings for much of Georgia, with the northwest corner of the state and areas along the Alabama border under a level 3 out of 5 risk for storms on Sunday night through Monday morning. The Atlanta metro area and a wide swath of North Georgia are under a level 2 threat, while the southeast corner of the state faces a level 1 risk. The storms are expected to bring the possibility of tornadoes and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, or even 70 mph in some areas.

Why it matters

Severe storms can cause significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, as well as pose a threat to public safety. This weather system is expected to impact a large portion of the state, requiring residents to remain vigilant and prepared.

The details

The line of storms is forecast to move in from the west after midnight and continue through the morning and into midday on Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 3 a.m. for several northwestern Georgia counties, including Catoosa, Dade, Whitfield, and Walker. Meteorologists warn that the storms could produce tornadoes and damaging winds with gusts over 60 mph, or even exceeding 70 mph in some areas.

  • The severe weather is expected to move in from the west after midnight on Sunday and continue through the morning and into midday on Monday.
  • A tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. on Monday for several northwestern Georgia counties, including Catoosa, Dade, Whitfield, and Walker.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing severe weather warnings.

Ashley Kramlich

A meteorologist for Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta.

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What they’re saying

“Severe weather is going to be likely in these areas and it's going to be a little stronger in our western counties. And then a level 2 out of 5 for the rest of North Georgia.”

— Ashley Kramlich, Meteorologist (Channel 2 Action News)

What’s next

Residents in the affected areas should closely monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to take shelter if severe storms approach their location.

The takeaway

This severe weather system is expected to impact a large portion of Georgia, underscoring the importance of being prepared for the possibility of tornadoes, damaging winds, and other hazardous conditions. Residents should stay vigilant and heed all warnings and advisories issued by local authorities.