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LIVE UPDATES: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for metro Atlanta county
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures will feel like triple digits, even though actual highs will be in the lower 90s.
Heat and humidity are expected to persist in the Atlanta area. Temperatures will feel like triple digits, even though actual highs will be in the lower 90s. Storms may develop, bringing strong winds to parts of the region.
The area of concern is northeast Georgia, where damaging gusts are a possibility. Further information on the weather forecast and potential tropical storm development is available from local news sources, including updates on storm tracks and alerts.
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Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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