Storms move through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines, leaving 1 dead

ATLANTA — Strong storms with heavy rain and gusty winds moved through north Georgia Tuesday morning, downing trees, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power.

One person was killed when a tree fell on a car in Clayton County.

Multiple school districts canceled or delayed classes.

A brief tornado warning was issued for Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties around 8:15 a.m. but it has since been dropped.

Much of north Georgia remained under flash flood warnings Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday night, Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said temperatures will fall into the 30s across north Georgia. Flurries and light snow showers are possible. Elevated and grassy surfaces in north Georgia could see a dusting of snow.

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3:31 p.m.

In Forsyth County, Nicholson Road atOld Federal/Montclair Hills has some flooding issues causing the roadway to be closed.

3:30 p.m.

TRAVEL ADVISORY due to Flooding on Azalea Drive from Atlanta Street to Willeo Road in Roswell. All lanes are closed. Avo

2:22 p.m.

Below are the Spalding County roadways that should be temporarily closed until the Emergency Level is downgraded below Potential Failure. There is no danger to the dam, bridges or homes in this area. This is a precaution to ensure the integrity of the roadway can support normal vehicle traffic.

Once the roadways are inspected and cleared normal traffic may resume.

W McIntosh Road – Bridge crossing

Vaughn Road – Bridge crossing

W Ellis Road (@Heads Creek) – Bridge crossing

Moon Road – Bridge crossing

W Ellis Road (@ Wildcat Creek) – Bridge crossing

1:48 p.m.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Honeysuckle Ln between Baskin Rd and Weaver Rd in Paulding County due to flooding.

12:44 p.m.

The National Weather Service shared a photo of the flooded parking lot of a Ross store in Covington.

12:42 a.m.

The tornado watch has been shifted to parts of east Georgia including Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Warren, Washinton and Wheeler counties until 2 p.m.

11:51 a.m.

TRAVEL ADVISORY due to Flooding on I-285/nb (Outer Loop) at Lavista Road (exit 37). The two left lanes are closed. Delays. Use Caution through Tucker.

10:50 a.m.

All lanes are blocked on SR 10 loop at MLK Jr. Pkwy in Clarke County due to road flooding.

10:40 a.m.

Brogden Road is currently closed down between New Hope Road and Longview Road in Fayette County due to down trees and power lines blocking the roadways.

10:39 a.m.

All lanes are blocked on SR 360 E at Richmond Dr. in Paulding County due to road flooding.

10:38 a.m.

Flooding has all lanes blocked on SR 92 W at Mansell Rd. in Fulton County. Use caution and seek alt. routes.

10:36 a.m.

More than 3,000 people are out of power in the West Village area of Vinings.

10:34 a.m.

All lanes are blocked on SR 212 at Pickett Bridge Rd. in Newton County due to a downed tree. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

10:29 a.m.

Henry County and State DOT are working diligently to block off and clear the roadways. At this time, please avoid the following roads and we will update as they clear:

Highway 20W/ East Main St.

Highway 20W/ Industrial Parkway

South Salem Dr.

Dodgen Rd/ Highway 3 N

Highway 155 N/ Campground Rd.

Autumn Leaf Dr/ Jonesboro Rd.

Highway 81E/ Angie Dr.

Mill Rd/ Jonesboro Rd.

10:22 a.m.

All lanes are blocked in both directions on SR 12 at Walton St. in Morgan County due to downed trees. Avoid travel and use alt. routes.

10:21 a.m.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Habersham and Rabun counties until 3 p.m.

10:20 a.m.

Northside Drive is flooded at Wells Street and a few cars are stuck. Water rescues are underway.

9:54 a.m.

The tornado watch has been extended to Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Emmanuel, Glascock, Hancock, Houston, Jones, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Macon, Montgomery, Peach, Schley, Taylor, Tombs, Truetlen, Twiggs, Warren, Washington, Wheeler and Wilkinson counties until 2 p.m.

9:45 a.m.

Cobb County roads currently closed:

• George Busbee Pkwy. - Flooded
• Coopers Creek Cir. - flooded
• Kehely Rd. - Flooded
• Bells Ferry Rd. - Flooded
• Ebenezer closed due to a tree down that snapped a power pole
• Brookwood Dr. - Tree down with a snapped power pole
• Jefferson Township - Tree down
• Cobblewood Dr. - Tree down
• Frank Kirk Rd. - Tree down.

9:34 a.m.

FAA extends ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to 9:45 a.m.

8:57 a.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport until 9:30 a.m. according to the FAA website.

8:47 a.m.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Henry, Newton, Rockdale and Spalding counties until 3 p.m.

8:45 a.m.

The severe thunderstorm warning in DeKalb, Clayton and Fulton counties has been dropped.

8:42 a.m.

Due to high water and road closures throughout the county, Chattooga County Schools will be closed Tuesday.

8:39 a.m.

A flash Flood Warning has been issued for Coweta, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding and Upson counties until 2:45pm Tuesday.

8:33 a.m.

Two of five lanes are blocked on I-20 E at SR 155/Candler Rd. in DeKalb County due to a crash.

8:25 a.m.

The tornado warning has been dropped. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for DeKalb, Clayton and Fulton counties until 8:45 a.m..

8:15 a.m.

A tornado warning has been issued for northern Clayton, southwestern Dekalb and south central Fulton counties until 8:45 a.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties until 8:45 a.m.

8:13 a.m.

East Glade Creek Road outside Clarkesville in Habersham County is temporarily closed at the bridge until further notice due to high water levels.

8:09 a.m.

A flood warning has been issued for Carroll, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Henry and Spalding counties until 2 p.m.

8:08 a.m.

More than 6,500 Amicalola Electric customers are without power with the main impacts in Gilmer County.

Gilmer County, GA: 3,125

Pickens County, GA: 2,426

Dawson County, GA: 570

Cherokee County, GA: 209

Fannin County, GA: 139

Gordon County, GA: 126

8:07 a.m.

College Park police say there is standing water closing the I-285/wb ramp to I-85/sb. HUGE Inner Loop delays back to I-75 in Clayton Co. Use Forest Pkwy.

8:06 a.m.

Lanes are blocked on SR 3 E ini Cattoosa County at Battlefield Pkwy due to downed signal lines. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

7:57 a.m.

Westbound Hwy 92 in Roswell is currently closed at Bent Grass Dr. for flooding. Use Houze Way as an alternate.

7:33 a.m.

CobbDOT is clearing seven trees that have blocked parts of roadways this morning. Brookwood Drive in Mableton is CLOSED north of Clay Road due to several power lines down.

7:32 a.m.

Flooding blocks the left lane on I-285/sb (Inner Loop) at Memorial Dr. in DeKalb County. Delays back toward Hwy 78.

7:31 a.m.

Brookwood Drive in Mableton is CLOSED north of Clay Road due to several power lines down in Cobb County.

7:30 a.m.

Wells Fargo Bank in Floyd County on Redmond Road reports a minor roof collapse. Crews are on scene. The bank is closed for the day.

7:26 a.m.

Severe weather may affect flights at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport today. Stay informed by checking with your airline for the latest updates.

7:26 a.m.

Northside Dr at Winterthur Dr is temporarily closed due to a tree down in the roadway on power lines. Please use an alternate route.

7:25 a.m.

Due to inclement weather, The DeKalb County Sanitation Division may experience sanitation service delays for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday customers.

7:20 a.m.

ll lanes are blocked on SR 53 at Cain Trail in Pickens County due to downed power lines. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

7:18 a.m.

A crash is blocking all lanes on I-75/nb before Cumberland Blvd (Exit 58). Jammed up to I-285. Use Hwy 41.

7:15 a.m.

Lanes are blocked in both directions on SR 136 at Lower Mill Creek Rd in Walker. County due to downed trees. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

7:13 a.m.

A tornado watch has been issued for southwest Georgia.

7:12 a.m.

Multiple crashes are being reported across metro Atlanta. Follow Triple Team Traffic for updates:

7:10 a.m.

Twin Branch Road in Sandy Springs is shut down due to power lines in the road.

7:06 a.m.

Around 2,000 Georgia Power customers are without power off Mt. Zion Road between Morrow and Stockbridge.

7:04 a.m.

Gilmer County Schools are now closing for the day due to power outages. The district had been on a two-hour delay.

6:57 a.m.

Northside Dr. at Winterthur Dr. in Sandy Spring is temporarily closed due to a tree down in the roadway on power lines. Please use an alternate route.

6:56 a.m.

Even away from any severe storms, there will be the threat of 50+ mph wind gusts -- especially in the mountains. We’ve already had a gust to 71 mph at Brasstown Bald!

6:53 a.m.

Here’s the current list of school closings and delays. We will update as they come in:

CLOSED

• Banks County
• Bremen City Schools
• Butts County
• Chattooga County
• Gilmer County
• Greene County
• Griffin Spalding County
• Habersham County
• Hart County
• Jasper County
• Lumpkin County
• Madison County
• Pickens County Schools
• Pike County
• Putnam County Charter School System
• Rabun County
• South Technical College
• Stephens County
• Thomaston-Upson Schools
• Troup County (employees report when possible)
• White County

DELAYED 2 HOURS

• Fannin County
• Floyd County
• Gordon County
• Heard County
• Murray County
• Pickens County
• Polk County
• Rome City Schools
• Whitfield County
• Union County

VIRTUAL LEARNING

• Dawson County
• Meriwether County

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