ATLANTA — Storms and showers have impacted some Fourth of July celebrations in and around the metro Atlanta area.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the remaining showers and storms, on the Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat at 11.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Cobb, Fulton, Douglas and Paulding counties Tuesday afternoon, but it has since expired.
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Due to the weather, Atlanta United temporarily closed its gates to Bobby Dodd Stadium ahead of Tuesday’s game against San Jose because of severe weather in the area.
It is supposed to kick off at 7 p.m., but was delayed until 7:30 p.m.
Additionally, the opening of the gates for Georgia Salutes America fireworks were delayed due to weather.
The gates were supposed to open at 6 p.m., but were delayed until 6:30 p.m.
The strong storms downed several trees onto homes across metro Atlanta.
Hard wind then hard fall for old old hardwood in Brookhaven near Chamblee line Just happened minutes ago @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/BmNxjlRgd9
— Mark Winne (@MarkWinneWSB) July 4, 2017
Emergency responder after arriving on scene in Brookhaven. Ashentree Dr now Blocked-by-Tree Drive @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/rYjjOwil6W
— Mark Winne (@MarkWinneWSB) July 4, 2017
It's both rainy and sunny, here in Northwest Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/cJa1VLTTD6
— Rikki Klaus (@RikkiKlaus) July 4, 2017
Fourth of July storms rip through Cobb County, severely damaging two homes, cutting power lines. Fortunately no serious injuries. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/OdEdUMkYCn
— Ross Cavitt (@RossCavitt) July 4, 2017
Storms knocks down large tree in Duluth . No one injured but living room is destroyed in house a block from downtown .Live on scene next pic.twitter.com/IFvkiIA1LJ
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomasWSB) July 4, 2017
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