ATLANTA — Storms moved through parts of north Georgia, impacting the evening commute for many Wednesday.
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for several counties in north Georgia as heavy rain is expected to continue in metro Atlanta.
The watch has been issued until 8 p.m. Thursday for Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was issued for Gwinnett, Hall, Barrow and Jackson counties expired at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Severe Weather Team 2 is looking ahead to more widespread rain Thursday, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning, starting at 4:30 a.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Glenn Burns says you can expect gusty winds from tropical downpours that are common this time of year.
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He advises if you are traveling, there will no doubt be travel delays, so double check if you have plans.
The weather impacted the MARTA service. A tree fell on the southbound track way between Chamblee and Brookhaven causing delays on the Gold line, the agency tweeted.
Due to the possibility of flash flooding, the Chattooga County Schools will delay the start of school on Thursday morning two hours.
Burns said we can see creeks, rivers and streams rise.
Channel 2 reporters were caught in downpours throughout Atlanta and shared the conditions they are seeing on social media.
When it starts storming during your report on The Gulch, you get under a viaduct and watch out for the runoff overhead. 😂 pic.twitter.com/I1tfbteOBU
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 26, 2018
Downtown Atlanta is getting SOAKED. Just saw lightning too. #gawx pic.twitter.com/JzgqRM5CTh
— Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) September 26, 2018
FLASH FLOOD WATCH: A flash flood watch is in effect for northwest Georgia through tomorrow evening.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 26, 2018
Parts of this area have picked up 3-5" of rain so far, and another 2-3" is possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams possible. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Te9BIsrJyY
WHAT'S NEXT?
A slow-moving cold front is approaching north Georgia and will be bringing more widespread rain and storms on Thursday.
The front will start to fall apart on Friday, but Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said there will still be a chance of scattered showers and storms.
Over the weekend, gradually drier air will work into the area with Sunday featuring mainly dry weather.
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