Severe Weather Possible Wednesday Night

A cold front pushing through north Georgia from the Mississippi River Valley could generate tornados, strong winds, thunderstorms and hail, according to the National Weather Service. 

Metro Atlanta will be at highest risk from midnight to 8 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service said primary hazards are severe winds and isolated tornadoes. 

The front is expected to move southward into Georgia through Thursday afternoon. Smyrna Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jason Lanyon advised that people take appropriate severe weather precautions. and sign up for Nixle alerts, a free service that alerts participants of severe weather warnings through text messages and emails.