Heavy Rains Flood Atlanta Streets
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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