Atlanta Area Weather: Memorial Day Weekend Storms

The Atlanta area and South Georgia faced multiple rounds of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms driven by heavy Gulf moisture. The storms clustered, leading to prolonged heavy rainfall in some areas. In Cobb County, flooding blocked three lanes of I-75 Northbound, causing significant traffic delays. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was under a ground stop, further disrupting travel. Floyd County reported storm damage, with downed trees blocking roads. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several counties, including Lamar, Pike, and Upson. The forecast indicates a continuation of this pattern throughout the week, with daily chances of storms and heavy downpours. Temperatures are expected to remain warm, with highs in the 80s, before cooling slightly by the end of the week. Rainfall totals could reach 2-3 inches or more in some locations.

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to flash flooding in several areas.

The ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was in effect until 7:15 p.m. due to thunderstorms.

The forecast calls for continued chances of afternoon and evening storms, with locally heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

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