A tornado watch remains in effect deeper into the afternoon hours for several interior south Georgia counties, as afternoon storms move in from the south and strengthen.
Locally, Clinch and Echols counties are included in the ongoing tornado watch, set to expire at 7:00 p.m. Portions of the watch can be canceled early if the severe weather risk is determined to end before watch expiration.
A low-pressure system south of Louisiana will stir up patches of showers, rain, and thunderstorms that will affect parts of the state line region this morning and afternoon.
Earlier storms have moved through the western Big Bend and the tri-state region, leaving broken cloudiness and a lesser chance for re-developing showers. However, as a warm front moves north this afternoon, additional scattered showers and storms will occur north of Interstate 10 and around the I-75 corridor of southern Georgia this afternoon. These storms will start off spotty but can grow more numerous. The storms can carry chances for strong wind gusts that can be severe and cause local damage, along with a few tornadoes in southern Georgia.
Downpours will also be localized with isolated higher rain accumulations. Most areas, though, will experience rain totals below one inch.
A few local severe thunderstorm warnings can be issued for counties affected by the strongest storm activity today. Be ready to stay in safe shelter if a warning is issued for your area.
