The East Cobb area is included in a special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service about the potential for hazardous roads due to heavy rain this morning.
Around two inches of rain have fallen in parts of East Cobb, and around 10 a.m. the NWS included this area, as well as North Fulton, Forsyth, North Gwinnett and outlying areas, in its advisory.
The advisory period was to last until 11 a.m. due to the stationary rain showers, but the potential for road hazards could last much of the day. More rain is expected in East Cobb as the day continues.
Here’s the information the NWS is passing along for now:
“Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
“Some locations in the path of these storms include Atlanta, Marietta, Gainesville, Cumming, Homer, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Milton, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville and Braselton.
“Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.”
South Cobb is included in a flash flood warning also issued this morning by the NWS, and that warning is expected to last until the middle of the afternoon.
Slow-moving showers are expected to continue through most of the rest of the day and tonight, according to the NWS. Localized flash-flooding is possible in low-lying areas, especially around creeks, rivers and streams.
More rain is in the forecast for Thursday and through Friday night, with the chance of rain dropping through the weekend.
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