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Scattered storms ahead for weekend; heat advisory in effect for eastern counties
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Scattered storms will move through parts of north Georgia to start the weekend. And the dangerous heat also returns. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is tracking a stormier start to the weekend with the greatest chance of rain this afternoon and Saturday. A few strong or severe s...
Key takeaway Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is tracking a stormier start to the weekend with the greatest chance of rain this afternoon and Saturday.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Scattered storms will move through parts of north Georgia to start the weekend. And the dangerous heat also returns. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is tracking a stormier start to the weekend with the greatest chance of rain this afternoon and Saturday. A few strong or severe s...
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