ATLANTA — Showers and storms are moving through metro Atlanta, causing flooding in some parts.
Following the rain and thunderstorms overnight, many areas are experiencing more flooding and it is causing road closures.
There may be some showers and thundershowers on Tuesday, but they are expected to be weaker than Monday's storms. Showers and storms will more than likely come in the early hours of Tuesday, but most areas will remain dry.
Scattered areas of rain are anticipated to appear by 2 or 3 p.m. and become more widespread as the day progresses. Although there is a possibility that a stray storm may intensify and cause severe weather conditions, the overall risk is expected to be very low. Showers will return Tuesday night.
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Tuesday, Aug. 29 updates
10:05 p.m. | Drains on I-285 WB at Ashford Dunwoody Road have been cleared and all standing water has receded. All lanes are now open, according to police.
9:06 p.m. | All lanes of I-285 westbound at Ashford Dunwoody Road are closed due to extreme flooding, Dunwoody PD said.
9:04 p.m. | A crash is causing massive delays on I-285 eastbound at Chamblee Dunwoody and North Shallowford Road.
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9:01 p.m. | Buford Highway near Dunkin Donuts, south of GA 120 is flooded. Two cars are stranded, according to Dunwoody PD.
8:41 p.m. | A Delta Air Lines flight landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after the crew reported severe turbulence around 40 miles northeast of the airport. The Airbus A350 department from Milan, Italy, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA is investigating the landing.
8:36 p.m. | Roswell Road at Sandy Springs Circle closed in both directions due to flooding, according to police.
8:35 p.m. | Two left lanes are closed on I-285 WB at Ashford Dunwoody Road due to heavy flooding. Two right lanes are closed in the same area due to a crash. Authorities are warning drivers to expect delays and drive carefully amid the storm.
8:34 p.m. | A flash flood warning is in effect for Fulton County until 4 a.m. Wednesday.
11:05 a.m. | 11Alive StormTrackers Update from Meteorologist Melissa Nord
10:54 a.m. | A new wind advisory is in for Idalia, with speeds of 85 mph
8:14 a.m. | 11Alive StormTrackers Update from Meteorologist Melissa Nord
5:45 a.m. | 11Alive StormTrackers Update from Meteorologist Melissa Nord
5:34 a.m. | Flash Flood Warning including Dawson County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA until 11:30 AM EDT
5 a.m. | School for students and staff at Gordon County Schools are delayed for two hours due to potential flooding and road conditions, according to the school on Tuesday.
Monday, Aug. 28
11 p.m. | 11Alive's Chief Meteorologist Chris Holcomb said the heaviest rain has moved on through. The flash flood warning remains for parts of the metro until 1:45 a.m.
10 p.m. | DeKalb Fire crews were on the scene after a house was struck by lightning in Redan, Georgia.
8:34 p.m. | Video from social media shows flooding on I-285 near The Battery.
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