ATLANTA — Some scattered showers will continue throughout the evening Wednesday, continuing a rainy forecast for the next few days.
Some areas across north Georgia were expected to see an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain throughout Wednesday.
Temperatures will be in the 70s for most areas.
Thursday has an 80 percent chance of rain, followed by a 70 percent chance Friday. The weekend has a 60 percent chance.
Channel 2's Craig Lucie was at the scene for Channel 2 Action News at Noon of a tree crash and lines down at Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Chateau Drive.
The road has been closed as crews work to cut the tree and repair the lines.
The rain has provided pollen and air pollution relief. The pollen count for Wednesday is 41, with moderate levels for trees and grass.
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3:30 p.m.: A Flood warning has expired for most areas of north Georgia.
2:02 p.m.: Flooding is reported on Six Flags Drive in Cobb County by Channel 2 Action News viewer.
Yeesh! A viewer took this picture of flooding along Six Flags Drive in Cobb County today: https://t.co/klzgUH3XJA -- Our Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologists are tracking MORE rain today and this week, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m. pic.twitter.com/HX36Vx32QT
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) May 16, 2018
12:26 p.m.: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said the heaviest of the rain remains east of Interstate 85.
12:26 pm: The heaviest rain is now east of I-85. I'm tracking this now on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/W1l4no45I0
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) May 16, 2018
12:09 p.m.: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said the a heavier band of rain is setting up from northwest of Athens down to Griffin/Jackson, south into the metro area.
Rain is getting lighter over the Hooch now... where more than 4" of rain has fallen over parts of Douglas County.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) May 16, 2018
A new heavier band of rain starting to set up from northwest of Athens down to Griffin/Jackson... south into the Macon area. @wsbtv
11:54 a.m.: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls says nearly 3 inches of rain has fallen off Mt. Vernon Road in Dunwoody since midnight.
11:49 a.m. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan reports that a road was washed out on Stephens County. Also, Marsh Avenue in Lithia Springs is closed due to flooding.
Road washed out in Stephens County... also Marsh Ave. in Lithia Springs closed due to flooding @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) May 16, 2018
11:44 a.m.: Rain continues to fall in much of metro Atlanta.
11:10 a.m.: So far about 1.4 inches of rain has fallen just east of Marietta, and 2.33 near Six Flags. Some other areas have seen more.
So far: about 1.4" of rain just east of Marietta... 2.33" near Six Flags... but locally we've had more than that. @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) May 16, 2018
10:37 a.m.: The Dunwoody Police Department posted on Facebook saying that Chamblee Dunwoody Road at Chateau Drive is blocked due to a tree and wires down. Authorities are asking drivers to use North Shallowford Road as a detour.
***Update road reopened at 11pm*** TREE AND WIRES DOWN Chamblee Dunwoody Rd at Chateau Dr. All lanes blocked at this...
Posted by Dunwoody Police Department on Wednesday, May 16, 2018
10:32 a.m.: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said he sees a meso low pressure system moving in a counterclockwise circulation that's enhancing rainfall rates in Douglas and Cobb counties.
10:30 am: see that counterclockwise circulation, that’s a meso low pressure system that is enhancing rain fall rates. A flash flood warning is in effect. pic.twitter.com/tB9MhhlzSq
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) May 16, 2018
10:25 p.m. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls says although severe storms are not in the forecast, beware of flooding as rain continues for the next several days.
The wet weather is here to stay. While severe storms aren't forecast, we'll be watching the potential for flooding the next several days. Red means an *additional 2-3"; Purple means an additional 1-2". @BradNitzWSB is updating the time-line at Noon. pic.twitter.com/KxLeVN7V3z
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) May 16, 2018
10:21 a.m.: A Flood Warning has been issued for Crooked Creek near Norcross in Gwinnett County.
Flood warning for Crooked Creek near Norcross... Gwinnett County... @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) May 16, 2018
9:44 a.m.: Monahan said there is a Flood Warning is in effect for Pew Creek in Lawrenceville.
9:39 a.m.: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said there is a Flash Flood Warning for south Cobb/southwest Fulton/northeast Douglas Counties through 3:30 p.m. Heavy rain continues to fall right along the Hooch in this area
Flash flood warning south Cobb/southwest Fulton/northeast Douglas Counties through 3:30pm today... heavy rain continues to fall right along the Hooch in this area. @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) May 16, 2018
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