To the ATLIENS, why no news about the drought?

Heavy Rains Flood Atlanta Streets


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A car became submerged in the muddy flood waters on the Buford Connector Friday.


ATLANTA -- A collapsed roof, a lightning fire and even a car under water -- strong storms left a big mess in parts of metro Atlanta, but brought some welcomed rain.

Atlanta police spent much of Friday morning turning around cars at the Buford Connector. They were trying to prevent cars from becoming stuck in several feet of muddy water. One BMW wasn't so lucky and became submerged in the murky waters. The Buford Connector was shut down for hours because of clogged storm drains causing flooding. Traffic was re-routed, causing major back-ups on many side streets.

Buford Connector reopened at 4:45 p.m.

Officials are concerned because the heavy rains are causing flooding and traffic issues across the metro area. Flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are also being reported due to the heavy fog.

Rain and thunderstorms moved into the metro area Friday morning. "It promises to be a wet and stormy day," said Nitz.

Peachtree Creek was swelling with water and debris Friday afternoon. Channel 2 reporter Tara Jones said they could see coolers, volleyballs and even a front door moving down the fast-moving creek. The rising water took whatever was on the banks downstream with it.

Dozens of accidents have been reported around the metro area. Atlanta police said they were working eleven accidents at noon alone.

There was a threat for severe weather in parts of north Georgia, including parts of the metro area, especially north and west of Atlanta. The main threat from the storms moving in Friday are damaging winds and the possibility of large hail.

Nickel-sized hail was spotted in Heard County Friday morning.

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Remember the rain started regularly right after they prayed...might be staying away from reporting that since it could lead to a religious debate.
 
Global Warming has vastly effected all weather patterns on this earth.

People need to wake up before it is too late.
 
OK Femm, we got 1.22 inches of rain today. You and I have discussed the water problem here before. I'm hoping your right about the water levels returning back to normal. But 1.22 inches is the proverbial drop in the bucket.

I was on Lake Lanier in mid-October fishing. I'm looking at marker buoys positioned on lake points approximately 15-20 feet over my head. That should never happen. The water level at the boat ramp was only a few inches deep at the end of a sloped ramp. From a sportsmans point of view again I'm hoping your right about the water. I love fishing that lake I'm not very optimistic about being able to fish there next year.
 
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