Severe weather may bring heavy rain, strong winds to parts of Georgia
The National Weather Service warns that parts of Georgia could face intense rain and strong wind gusts as severe weather moves through the region.
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The National Weather Service warns that parts of Georgia could face intense rain and strong wind gusts as severe weather moves through the region.
Residents in metro Atlanta and across North Georgia are picking up the pieces following an intense overnight thunderstorm that brought severe flash flooding and fallen trees.
More than 2 inches of rain have already fallen on parts of metro Atlanta and the National Weather Service says that may more than double as the day goes by.
NWS says widespread rainfall through Friday evening could bring flooding to rivers, creeks and low-lying areas, with the greatest threat north of Interstate 20.
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