ATLANTA — The 11Alive StormTrackers are watching an area of developing showers and storms to the north of the region that has the potential to develop into stronger showers and storms over the course of late Monday afternoon and Monday evening.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has placed much of north and central Georgia under a Level 1 or Marginal Risk area for severe weather for Monday afternoon and evening.
The primary risks from any storms that develop include heavy rainfall, gusty thunderstorm winds and some hail.
Check back frequently for updates as they become available.
5:16 pm | Here's a look at some of your photos from some of the strong storms and lots of hail moving through north Georgia this afternoon.
Photos: Strong and severe storms in north Georgia on June 15, 2020
4:58 pm | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Butts, Jasper and Newton counties until 5:30 pm.
4:23 pm | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Rockdale, Walton and Newton counties until 5 pm.
At 4:22 pm, a severe thunderstorm was reported over Big Haynes Creek Park, or 8 miles northwest of Conyers, moving south at 25 mph.
Locations in the path of this storm include Conyers, Covington, Loganville, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Walnut Grove, Between and the Georgia International Horse Park.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph and up to quarter-sized hail is expected with this storm.
4:04 pm | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Gwinnett and Walton counties until 4:30 pm.
At 4:01 pm, a severe thunderstorm was located over Harbin, or near Lawrenceville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are expected with this storm. Hail may damage vehicles and wind gusts may damage roofs, siding and trees in the warned area.
Communities in the path of this storm include Lawrenceville, Monroe, Snellville, Loganville, Dacula, Grayson, Walnut Grove, Good Hope, Bold Springs and Herndonville.
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