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Hangar collapses at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport

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A hangar under construction at the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport collapsed Wednesday, injuring two construction workers. More>>

Jennifer Valdez' Wednesday Forecast

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It's going to be a warm afternoon as temperatures flirt with the 70 degree mark! This afternoon, a few storms will pup-up...some of them could be severe. Stay with CBS Atlanta for weather updates.

Wednesday:  Partly Sunny. An isolated strong storm. High 69.  SW winds at 10-15 mph.

Wednesday Night:  Isolated storms.  Low 54.  SW wind at 5-10 mph.

Thursday:  Partly Cloudy. Rain/storms overnight.  High 74.  SW wind at 10-15 mph.

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Currently in Atlanta as of

  • 66°(Feels like 65°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SW @ 13 mph, gusting to 17 mph
  • Barometer: 29.74 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:15
  • Sunset: 18:28
  • Humidity: 56%
  • UV Index: 10.00

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