Severe storms down trees, knock out power across metro Atlanta
A line of severe storms knocked out power and toppled trees Wednesday afternoon across the southern parts of the metro Atlanta area.
At least one person was struck by lightning but is expected to survive.
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Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said this is an unusual severe weather pattern for Georgia during this time of year.
The risk for severe storms, though slightly lower, will continue Thursday afternoon.
Monahan says the severe threat has ended for Wednesday night.
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4 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Meriwether, Carroll, Henry, Troup and Coweta counties until 4:45 p.m.
3:38 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Randolph, Clay and Cleburne counties, which are in the Chanel 2 Action News viewing area, until 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
A person was struck by lightning at an apartment complex in Troup County, officials said. The victim is hospitalized but expected to survive.
3:27 p.m.
More than 5,000 people are currently without power in Henry County after a severe thunderstorm moved through.
3:03 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Butts, Henry, Newton and Spalding County counties until 3:45 p.m.
2:55 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Clayton, Fayette, Henry and Spalding counties until 3:30 p.m.
2:44 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Henry County until 3:30 p.m.
2:17 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Coweta, Meriwether, and Troup counties until 3 p.m.
Likely some large hail now in this severe thunderstorm moving into south Coweta County -- seek shelter now if you live near Grantville or Moreland! @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/nd71qka29A
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) June 14, 2023
2:02 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Troup and Heard counties until 2:45 p.m.
JUST IN: Severe thunderstorm warning for Troup & Heard Counties.
Report of pea sized hail right now with this storm. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/HWUkPx9RMe— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) June 14, 2023
1:22 p.m.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement about today’s severe weather threat, saying:
“As severe weather systems move through the state today and throughout the evening, we’re urging everyone - especially those in South and Central Georgia - to remain weather aware and take necessary precautions. Stay tuned to trusted news outlets and remain safe.”
1:04 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Haralson and Carroll counties until 1:45 p.m.
12:24 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for part of the metro Atlanta viewing area.
Tornado Watch for part of our area (details on Channel 2) until 7:00pm.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) June 14, 2023
