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Storms could produce heavy rainfall Friday evening, this weekend
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Jennifer Lopez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Rain chances are anticipated to decrease by around 9 p.
Isolated thunderstorms may develop in the Atlanta area on Friday evening, potentially producing heavy rainfall. These storms are expected to be slow-moving, but the overall risk of flooding is considered low. m.
on Friday, with mainly dry conditions overnight. Some areas that experience rain may see patchy fog. Further details about the weekend weather are available, including expected temperatures and precipitation patterns for Saturday.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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