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Another round of scattered storms, severe weather risk Wednesday
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway More information is available from Severe Weather Team 2, who will be providing live updates on the storms starting at 3:00 p.
Storms are expected to return to the Atlanta area later in the day. Morning storms have already moved out, but more are forecast to develop by the afternoon. These storms may bring strong winds and hail.
Further details about the storms are being tracked by local meteorologists. Residents can stay informed about the weather through local news broadcasts and weather apps. m.
on Channel 2 Action News.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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