Flash flood warnings in effect for parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia as storms continue

Multiple flash flood warning is in effect for parts of metro Atlanta and north Georgia after thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the area Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for central DeKalb and southwestern Gwinnet counties until 8 p.m.

A second warning is in effect for parts of Cherokee, Cobb, northwestern DeKalb, Fulton, and west-central Gwinnett counties. That warning is expected to continue until 9:30 p.m.

The latest flash flood warning is for south-central Forsyth and northwestern Gwinnett counties until 10:15 p.m.

Flash flooding was either already happening or expected to begin soon, according to the weather service.

The warning includes the potential for flooding along small creeks and streams, as well as on roads, highways, underpasses and other low-lying or poorly drained areas.

Rain and heat concerns in Georgia

The flooding threat and ground stop come as scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon and evening.

A few storms could become strong to severe, particularly in northeast Georgia. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Heat is also a concern farther south and east.

A heat advisory remains in effect through Friday evening for much of east-central Georgia, where heat index values above 105 degrees are expected.