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Cleanup begins after severe storms cut across North Georgia
A cold front sparked heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding from the mountains into parts of metro Atlanta on Tuesday evening, leaving crews clearing debris Wednesday morning.
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Flood Watch Expands Into Metro Atlanta Through Friday Evening
A flood watch covers Atlanta and much of metro and north Georgia as repeated storms may produce 1 to 3 inches of rain, with isolated totals above 5 inches.
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Strong storms, flash flooding roll through north Georgia Friday afternoon
A line of strong thunderstorms swept through Atlanta and north Georgia on Friday afternoon, producing gusty winds, frequent lightning and pockets of flash flooding, the National Weather Service and 11Alive's Weather Impact Team reported. The storms were expected to clear overnight with more scattered activity possible Saturday.
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Atlanta under First Alert Weather Day as heavy storms threaten flash flooding through Tuesday
Atlanta News First has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday as another round of slow-moving thunderstorms is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of rain in isolated spots. A Heat Advisory may follow later in the week.
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Flash Flooding Swamps Atlanta Interstates, Prompts Water Rescues
Heavy rains overwhelm drainage systems across metro Atlanta, forcing road closures and emergency water rescues on major interstates.
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Flash Flooding Swamps Downtown Connector, Midtown as Storms Pound Metro Atlanta
Heavy rainfall sends water across major roadways while the region paradoxically remains in drought