Metro Atlanta is experiencing significant weather disruptions on this First Alert Weather Day as severe thunderstorms move through the region. The storms, which are racing through north Georgia, are quick-moving and are expected to bring heavy rain, thunder, and gusty winds. The risk of these conditions is anticipated to persist until 9 p.m. tonight.
Latest Updates:
- 10:30 p.m. | Georgia Power reports over 230 power outages affecting nearly 10,900 customers across metro Atlanta. The widespread outages are contributing to growing concerns as the storm continues to impact the area.
- 9:40 p.m. | A significant traffic issue has arisen with a tree falling on I-85 Southbound in Union City. The fallen tree has resulted in the closure of three lanes, as noted by Georgia 511, causing major delays for drivers.
- 9:21 p.m. | Multiple downed trees have led to road closures in Paulding County. Specifically, Millertown Road between Old Millertown Road and Mckeown Road will be closed for several hours due to storm damage.
- 8:57 p.m. | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is under a ground stop. Inbound flights to Atlanta are being held at their departure points until 9:15 p.m., leading to arrival delays averaging 37 minutes and departure delays averaging 43 minutes, according to FlightAware.
- 8:50 p.m. | Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Meriwether, Pike, and Spalding counties until 9:30 p.m. The warnings indicate that these areas are experiencing intense storm conditions.
- 8:40 p.m. | The storm has caused extensive power outages across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. According to the Georgia Power outage map, there are 40 outages reported in Fulton County, 118 in DeKalb, and a significant 470 outages in Clayton County.
- 8:35 p.m. | Several counties are currently under severe thunderstorm warnings until 9 p.m. These counties include Carroll, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard. Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
As the storms continue to move through the region, residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and follow any safety recommendations provided by local authorities. The combination of heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread power outages is creating challenging conditions across metro Atlanta.
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Stay tuned to local news and weather updates for the latest information and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.
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