School Districts Across Georgia Delayed Due to Severe Storms MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia school districts have adjusted their Monday schedules in response to an approaching line of severe storms. The weather system is expected to bring damaging winds exceeding 70 mph, potential tornadoes, and isolated instances of large hail. A tornado watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. for all of metro Atlanta and much of north Georgia. The severe weather event is being monitored in real time by Severe Weather Team 2, who are providing updates on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. School districts have implemented delays or virtual learning options to ensure student safety. Several districts have announced changes to their schedules: Troup County Schools Putnam County Schools Meriwether County Schools Greene County Schools Atlanta Public Schools Union County Schools (delayed by two hours) Rockdale County Schools (delayed by two and a half hours) Pike County Schools (delayed by two hours) Pickens County Schools (delayed by two hours) Newton County Schools (delayed by two hours) Lumpkin County Schools (delayed by two hours) Lamar County Schools (delayed by two hours) Henry County Schools (delayed by two hours) Heard County Schools (delayed by two hours) Griffin-Spalding County Schools (delayed by two hours) Gordon County Schools (delayed by two hours) Gilmer County Schools (delayed by two hours) Forsyth County Schools (delayed by two hours) Fayette County Schools (delayed by two hours) Fannin County Schools (delayed by two hours) Dawson County Schools (delayed by two hours) City of Decatur Schools (delayed by two hours) Coweta County Schools (delayed by two hours) Clayton County Schools (delayed by two hours for staff; students have a prescheduled virtual day)...#meriwether_county #severe_weather_team_2 #channel_2_action_news #atlanta_public_schools #troup_county_schools
Severe Weather Threat: What to Know About Risk for Storms Overnight Severe weather is expected to impact north Georgia late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning as a cold front moves through the region. Severe Weather Team 2 is monitoring the situation, with forecasts indicating the potential for severe storms to develop west of the state and progress into Georgia during the evening. The StormTracker 2HD radar system, which is the most advanced in the southeastern United States, will provide real-time tracking of the storm system starting at 4:30 a.m. on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz explained that severe storms are already forming to the west and will transition into Georgia later in the day. The primary threat will persist through late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, with a low probability of brief tornado activity. Temperatures in Atlanta will reach a near-record high of 82 degrees on Wednesday, but the arrival of the cold front will trigger a significant drop in temperatures. On Thursday, north Georgia is projected to see highs in the 50s to near 60 degrees. Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for severe weather conditions. The Severe Weather Team 2 recommends having multiple ways to receive tornado alerts, such as the free WSB-TV Weather App, which sends notifications directly to smartphones when warnings are issued. Tornado sirens are designed to alert people outdoors, so individuals indoors should rely on mobile alerts or local news updates. In the event of a tornado warning, the team will provide continuous coverage until the threat subsides.#atlanta #severe_weather_team_2 #wsb_tv #stormtracker_2hd #channel_2_action_news
