The Cobb County School District is cancelling most after-school activities Thursday with stormy weather approaching metro Atlanta.
Classes dismissed at the regular time, district spokeswoman Nan Kiel said in a message, but only ASP activities continued.
Cobb is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. as a severe thunderstorm pattern is moving into north Georgia from Alabama.
A severe thunderstorm warning was also in effect for eastern Cobb, with wind gusts in some areas up to 60 mph.
There is a 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms through the rest of the afternoon, and 80 percent through the evening, with up to a half-inch of rain expected.
High winds, gusting up to 30 mph in the Cobb area, have prompted a wind advisory that is in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday.
Friday’s weather will be clear but colder, with highs in the mid 40s, as winter temperatures return through Saturday, then warm into the low 50s on Sunday.
Rain is forecast again for early next week.
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