Cobb included in flash flood warning into Tuesday evening

Cobb flash flood warning

A flash flood warning has been issued for Cobb County and much of metro Atlanta as heavy thunderstorms rolled into Georgia Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued the warning at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, and it continues until 8:45 p.m. for Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Douglas, Clayton and DeKalb counties.

A flash flood warning means weather conditions are suitable for flash flooding to occur, especially near lanes and along rivers, streams and creeks.

Roadways also can flood easily during heavy thunderstorms, and in areas with drainage problems and low-lying areas.

The NWS said radar has indicated that between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the flash flood warning area since Tuesday morning, and that up to another half-inch of rain is forecast.

Cobb government said that some road are experiencing flooding, including George Busbee Parkway east of Frey Road, which is closed due for the time being.

Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in heavy rains and to turn around if they see flooded roads.

The Cobb and metro area remains in a hazardous weather outlook area into Wednesday.

Portions of Georgia south of Atlanta have been under tornado watches and warnings, but none are forecast for the metro area.

Highs Tuesday in Cobb are forecast to be in the high 60s. The chance of rain in Cobb Tuesday night is 30 percent, with low temperatures around 60.

On Wednesday, the chance of rain will be 20 percent during the day and 70 percent into the evening.

The highs Wednesday will be in the upper 70s and lows in the high 50s.

Rain moves out of the area on Thursday, when it will be sunny with highs in the mid 60s.

Sunny weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week, with highs expected only in the mid 50s to mid 60s before warmer temperatures return next week.

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