Update: Tornado Watch Issued For Paulding, Other Counties

(Updated 8:32 p.m.)

Last Monday brought heavy rain and lightning to the metro area. This Monday could feature bad weather as well, and meteorologists are warning residents of the chance of hazardous weather and speedy winds.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Paulding and many other Georgia counties that will last until 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The NWS also says showers and thunderstorms remain likely, mainly before 2 a.m., and north and central Georgia could see isolated severe storms, the effects of which could include isolated tornadoes, hail and/or frequent lightning.

The north and central part of the state also remains under a wind advisory until 10 p.m. with southwest winds about 20 mph and gusts as high as 35 mph. NWS officials warn that winds of that speed could make driving dangerous, especially for those in high-profile vehicles.

Beyond the advisories and chance of severe weather, we’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a low temperature in the mid 50s. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Tuesday. The winds of Monday are expected to continue tomorrow—a west wind of 10 to 20 mph could include gusts as high as 30 mph. Overall, Tuesday’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming sunny, with a high temperature near 68.