Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 7:07AM EDT until September 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 4:07am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Clayton County in north central Georgia...
Southwestern DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
South Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
* Until 100 PM EDT.
* At 707 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Midtown, College Park,
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Forest Park, Riverdale, Jonesboro.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Atlanta, Decatur, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point,
Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park,
Morrow, Lovejoy, Hapeville, Avondale Estates, Lake City,
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Midtown,
Candler-Mcafee and Druid Hills.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Clayton, GA; DeKalb, GA; Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA