Ground stop in effect at Atlanta airport as storms move through north Georgia – MASHAHER

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking another round of storms over north Georgia Thursday morning with the risk for embedded strong to severe storms.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says another round of strong and severe storms will move into north Georgia and metro Atlanta area on Thursday.

Damaging wind gusts and hail are the main impacts. Brief tornadoes remain possible.

A tornado watch has been issued for all of north Georgia until 1 p.m. The watch also includes Cleburne and Randolph counties in Alabama in the Channel 2 Action News viewing area.

Gilmer County Schools and Habersham County Schools will be closed on Thursday. Union County Schools will move to virtual for some students.

Severe Weather Team 2 is LIVE tracking the storms and taking you through the timeline, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning.

LIVE UPDATES:

10:59 a.m.

A ground stop has been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

8:45 a.m.

Numerous roads are closed in Habersham County due to downed trees, power lines and flooding.

8:43 a.m.

A tree is down on top of a car on North Meadow Parkway in Roswell. No injuries have been reported.

8:25 a.m.

In Fannin County, all lanes are blocked on SR 60 N at Young Stone Dr. due to road debris.

8:22 a.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Barrow, Bank, Clarke, Hall, Jackson and Madison counties until 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

As the storms are moving through, a few counties have been dropped from the tornado watch.

7:53 a.m.

Flash Flood Warning for Habersham County until 10:15am Thursday.

7:44 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding and Polk County until 8:30 a.m.

7:34 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall County until 8:15 a.m.

7:25 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Habersham and Rabun County until 8:15am.

7:05 a.m.

Fannin County Schools:

“Due to hazardous weather this morning, buses are running late. All students drivers and those transporting in personal automobiles, please stay safe. Student tardies will not count this morning. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your student’s school. Faculty and staff, please communicate with your principals if you are having issues traveling.”

7:02 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bartow, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dawson, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin and Pickens County until 7:45am.

7:00 a.m.

The Gilmer County Schools will now be closed today due to severe weather.

6:45 a.m.

Union County Schools will have virtual learning for some of their students on Thursday:

“As of 5:30 AM this morning, reports indicate that the Suches area has widespread power and phone outages. Woody Gap Schools will observe an online learning day today, Thursday, May 9th, 2024. Students should work on their online assignments or work packets as assigned. If you are dealing with power issues, your teachers will work with you. The Blairsville Campus will remain open and on a normal schedule. If you are impacted by power outages, downed trees, or flooded roads, your child’s school will excuse either a tardy or absence today. Please be sure to use extreme caution when commuting to school this morning.”

6:35 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chattooga, Floyd, and Gordon County until 7:15am.

6:30 a.m.

6:20 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fannin, Gilmer, and Union County until 7:00am.

6:18 a.m.

A new flash flood warning has been issued for Gilmer county and Murray County until 8:15 a.m.

6:00 a.m.

The Gilmer County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay this morning.

5:55 a.m.

5:48 a.m.

A new tornado watch has been issued for all of north Georgia and metro Atlanta until 1 p.m.

5:44 a.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning extended until 6:15 a.m. for Oglethorpe County.

5:11 a.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Clarke and Oglethorpe counties until 6:00 a.m.

5:00 a.m.

2,184 Georgia Power customers in Gilmer county are without power after storms moved through.

Channel 2′s Daryn Moore spotted damage at this home off Ellington Road in Ellijay.

In Hall County, about 2,760 Georgia Power customers are without power.

For Georgia EMC, it is reporting 12,250 customers in north Georgia, 3,564 customers in northeast Georgia and 2,235 customers without power.

4:00 a.m.

A tornado watch for counties in the Channel 2 Action News viewing area has been allowed to expire.

3:55 a.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Madison and Oglethorpe counties until 4:30 a.m.

3:19 a.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effect for Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee counties until 4:00 a.m.

3:01 a.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Barrow, Forsyth, Hall and Jackson counties until 3:45 a.m.

2:55 a.m.

2:42 a.m.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Dawson, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin and Pickens counties until 8:45 a.m. Thursday.

2:17 a.m.

2:11 a.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Chattooga, Floyd, and Gordon counties until 3:00 a.m.

1:03 a.m.

12:33 a.m.

A Tornado Warning has expired for Clay County, North Carolina in the Channel 2 Action News viewing area.

12:28 A.M.

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Chattooga and Walker counties until 1:15 a.m.

12:00 a.m.

A tornado warning extended for Clay County, North Carolina in the Channel 2 Action News viewing area until 12:30 a.m.