GEORGIA — Much of metro Atlanta will experience some significant weather today, according to the National Weather Service.
A tornado watch was issued for several metro Atlanta counties Thursday morning, but expired later that day.
Showers with occasional thunderstorms will be capable of producing severe weather Thursday including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, mainly across portions of west and southwest Georgia. In addition to the severe storm potential, torrential rainfall will allow an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain to fall over areas that have already received in excess of an inch overnight.
A flash flood warning is also in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday, and a flash flood watch until 7 a.m. Friday.
With these periods of very heavy rain expected to continue, the flash flood watch remains for north and central Georgia. Heavy rain will quickly elevate the flood potential across the area, especially in the higher terrain of north Georgia, urban areas, low-lying areas, and small creeks and streams.
The flash flood watch will continue through Friday morning across north and central Georgia. Flooding will continue well after the rain ends.
At 7:59 a.m. on Thursday, law enforcement and emergency management in several districts reported to the National Weather Service that flash flooding and road closures. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Radar also indicates another round of torrential rainfall moving into the area. Use extreme caution when driving.
Additional rainfall amounts of one to three are possible in the warned area.
The flash flood threat continues across North GA. The threat will increase across Metro Atlanta over the next few hours a the line of very heavy rain and thunderstorms moves in. pic.twitter.com/1IY47bMdOl
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) February 6, 2020
If driving:
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low-lying spots.
- Report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
- A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Light rain and snow mix will be possible across far north Georgia on Friday morning and Saturday morning, mainly in the higher terrain. Little to no accumulations are anticipated at this time for Friday but this could change with subsequent forecasts. A dusting to less than a half an inch could be realized for the Saturday system across the Northeast mountains.
At 8:34 a.m. on Thursday, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lake Arrowhead to Oak Grove to Lost Mountain Park and moving northeast at 70 mph.
This caused up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and very heavy rain.
The National Weather Service said to expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light unsecured objects. Heavy rain will exasperate ongoing flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately, the National Weather Service said. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
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