Cobb County has been included in a severe thunderstorm watch issued this afternoon by the National Weather Service in Atlanta.
The watch will last until 10 p.m. and includes all of South Carolina and parts of North Carolina.
Here’s what the NWS said in issuing the watch:
Scattered severe thunderstorms remain possible across the area this afternoon and into tonight. The primary hazards with any severe storms that occur will be damaging winds and large hail.
Frequent lightning and heavy rainfall are also possible with stronger storms. The possibility of a brief, isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Friday is expected to be sunny with a high of 90, with a slight chance of thunderstorms moving in on Friday night, with storm possibilities lingering all weekend and into early next week.
The chance of rain is forecast to be around 50 percent on Saturday and 40 percent on Sunday.
Similar conditions are expected through Wednesday of next Wednesday, with highs around 90 and lows in the low 70s.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms can be expected Friday through Wednesday, primarily in the afternoon and evening hours.
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