“Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms,” NWS said. “If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.”

Gov. Brian Kemp said the state is coordinating closely with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and other state agencies to ensure the region is prepared for the storms.

“As we monitor this incoming storm front, I’m urging Georgians to stay tuned to trusted news sources and take proper precautions now to prepare,” he said.

All departures to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were temporarily grounded Sunday afternoon, with departures from the airport delayed an average of 45 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Atlanta Braves game against the Miami Marlins, originally scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Truist Park, was also postponed due to the inclement weather and rescheduled for 1:15 p.m. Aug. 9.

North and central Georgia were under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather Sunday. The risk for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding was “slight” at a Level 2 out of 5. The risk for tornadoes was “marginal” at a Level 1 out of 5, but the NWS said it could not rule out the possibility of brief, isolated tornadoes.

This line of storms comes just a week after Atlanta saw a heavy downpour that helped wash away record-breaking levels of pollen.

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