Rain, which could be potentially heavy at times, is expected to be in the metro area through Wednesday afternoon. But the area seems to have been spared from severe storms — this time.
Once the storms roll in, some spots could get between one and three inches of rain by the time the system leaves the area, according to Glenn Burns, Channel 2 Action News chief meteorologist.
The forecast calls for Wednesday’s weather to be a wash, but conditions are expected to be drier, clearer and cooler by Thursday, Burns said.
Residents in Troup and Heard counties continued to clean up from a confirmed tornado Monday night.
According to a preliminary damage survey from the National Weather Service, an EF-2 tornado ripped a 150-yard wide path across a 5-mile stretch of Troup and Heard counties. Several homes received minor damage and hundreds of trees were affected.
Chance of flooding?
Heavy rainfalls are possible, Burns said. A flood watch remains in effect through Wednesday. Flooding is possible in some areas near streams and creeks. Roadways in low-lying areas could also flood, according to forecasters.
Power outages
Georgia Power was reporting less than 200 customers without power statewide as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. To check outages in your area, go to the Georgia Power outage map.
Flight plans?
No delays are currently being reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To keep up with flights from Hartsfield-Jackson, go to the AJC.com flight delay tracker.
Severe weather and your schools
Atlanta Public Schools canceled after-school activities Tuesday. Look to Channel 2's website to find out how severe weather is affecting your schools.
Where is this weather coming from?
The anticipated weather is the same deadly storm system that has caused tornadoes in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. The storm has been blamed on at least 18 deaths, including two late Monday in northern Alabama.
Getting prepared
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency opened its state operations center Monday night in anticipation of the storms. Metro area school systems were also on alert for weather that could affect bus transportation and school schedules.
Severe weather tips:
• Get a weather warning radio, or program the WSB-TV weather app on your smart phone or tablet to provide weather warnings, and keep it handy.
• Plan for a place to go: a basement or an interior room on the ground floor of your home
• If you see water across the road during flooding conditions, turn around.
• Tune in to AM 750 and 95.5 FM WSB News/Talk Radio for traffic information during severe weather.
• Check with Georgia Power for outages here.
• More tips for preparing for severe weather.
What about the weekend?
The forecast includes plenty of sunshine for both Saturday and Sunday, Burns said. Saturday’s high temperature will reach the middle 70s and Sunday’s high is expected to be in the upper 70s.
—Staff writer Alexis Stevens contributed to this report.
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