Atlanta severe storms and heat dome
Key Questions
What is the current status of weather warnings in metro Atlanta?
The tornado watch has expired, but wind advisories, flood watches, and flash flood warnings remain active for areas including DeKalb and Rockdale counties. Ground stops were implemented at Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
How many people are affected by power outages from the storms?
Thousands remain without power across metro Atlanta due to severe storms. Additional rain continues to impact the region.
What are the impacts of the ongoing heat dome?
At least 70 deaths have been reported nationwide from the heat dome, with triple-digit heat indices affecting Georgia. Flood watches continue alongside the heat.
Which counties have active flash flood warnings?
Flash flood warnings are in place for DeKalb and Rockdale counties until 4:45 p.m. Monday, with 1-3 inches of rain already fallen.
How has the severe weather affected transportation?
A ground stop occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson airport due to the storms. The tornado watch for metro Atlanta has since expired.
Thousands without power, flood watch continues, triple-digit heat index. Flash flood warnings for DeKalb and Rockdale counties; ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson; tornado watch expired. At least 70 deaths nationwide from heat dome.