First Alert Weather Day: Another line of rain this evening

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Today is a First Alert Weather Day as a cold front approaches North Georgia bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms.What to Expect Through This EveningRain and Storms: Shower and thunderstorm coverage will increase throughout the day as a weak warm front lifts northward ahead of an approaching cold front. Expect soggy, dreary conditions to persist all day long.Gusty Winds: A tightened pressure gradient will result in continued gusty winds, particularly across North Georgia. Winds will be a notable factor in any stronger storms that develop.Strong to Severe Storms: There is a low-end risk for a couple of strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. A brief weak tornado is also possible, especially during the afternoon and evening. Localized Flooding: Nuisance flooding is possible, especially in low-lying or poor drainage areas. If showers or storms repeate