ATLANTA — Some severe thunderstorms moved through north Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, downing trees and power lines.
Flights were delayed leaving Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as storms rolled through metro Atlanta.
A series of high school football games at Cool Ray Field in Gwinnett County were canceled due to heavy rain and flooded fields:
UPDATE: All the games at @coolrayfield for the @CorkyKell have been canceled for tonight. pic.twitter.com/sQrb8tnwXk
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) August 23, 2019
Storms are tapered off Friday night, but more rain is on the way this weekend.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said that even wetter weather is expected beginning Saturday.
"As we head into Sunday, a cold front will slide to our south, bringing in what will more or less be a weak wedge. That will mean breezy and cooler weather for Sunday – in fact, below average temperatures," Monahan said.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said highs will only be in the 70s in the mountains.
Showers and storms likely this weekend in the Georgia mountains. By Sunday highs in the 70s! pic.twitter.com/vw1BQ4Y9ql
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 23, 2019
MINUTE-BY-MINUTE UPDATES:
6:38 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Oconee, Clarke, Jackson, Oglethorpe and Madison counties until 7:15 p.m.
A severe storm over Athens is moving east and the weather will improve this evening. pic.twitter.com/cjabdf5fx9
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 23, 2019
6:19 p.m
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Oconee, Morgan, Greene and Oglethorpe counties until 7 p.m.
6:06 p.m.
The flash flood warning for Pickens and Dawson counties has been canceled.
Flash flood warning for Dawson and Pickens county has been canceled but scattered storms continue...on channel 2 now. pic.twitter.com/yp8IzlDimB
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 23, 2019
5:25 p.m.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is reporting delays for departing aircraft due to weather.
⛈🚨Due to inclement weather over ATL departing aircraft are experiencing delays. Please contact your airline for flight status updates ✈️ pic.twitter.com/avYW7EOpGx
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) August 23, 2019
The Corky Kell Classic at Coolray Field is experiencing weather delays:
Right now we are in a weather delay @coolrayfield . I’m told everytime there is a lightening strike the 30 minute lightening delay starts over again. Kickoff was originally set for 5:30 . pic.twitter.com/nopbMCj4Zx
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) August 23, 2019
5:02 p.m.
A flash flood warning has been issued for Dawson and Pickens counties until 11 p.m.
Flash flood warning for northern Dawson and eastern Pickens counties where 2+ inches of rain has fallen, and more is coming.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 23, 2019
Heads up around Amicalola Falls, Juno, and Fausett Lake pic.twitter.com/FIKdBTLxLV
4:53 p.m.
Officials in Cobb County say power lines are down across the road on Bullard Road at Shadyrest Drive.
Bullard Rd at Shadyrest Dr (west of Lost Mountain Rd): Power lines down across road #AVOID #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/FCN6QJ28Ul
— Cobb County DOT (@CobbDOT) August 23, 2019
4:20 p.m.
Viewers reported that trees are down in Adairsville after storms moved through Friday afternoon.
4:17 p.m.:
Rain is impacting driver's commutes in Gwinnett County this afternoon:
Heavy rain here in Gwinnett On I-85 at Hwy 316. Reduce your speed and use caution with reduced visibility. #headlightsON #ATLtraffic https://t.co/kTgeaYu0Zi pic.twitter.com/iS3hRAHN6r
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) August 23, 2019
3:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Floyd, Gordon and Bartow counties until 4:00 p.m.
The warning has just expired.
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Floyd, Gordon, and Bartow counties until 4 pm.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 23, 2019
60 mph gusts, hail and lots of lightning with this storm moving NE at 10 mph. pic.twitter.com/VdSw47j0fo
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