Atlanta weather: All warnings, watches have been cleared from north, central Georgia

ATLANTA - The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a huge storm system that's bringing strong to severe thunderstorms to Georgia on Tuesday.

The Southeast experienced extensive rainfall Monday night that continued into the first half of Tuesday as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico moved northward over a warm front.

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Also, Upper Riverdale Road is closed between Garden Walk and Arrowhead Boulevard, according to Clayton County. 

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Flooding reported in Mirror Lake Subdivision in Villa Rica. 

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The Chattahoochee River in Helen in North Georgia is threatening to flood low-lying areas.

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Flash Flood Warning issued for Spalding and Henry counties.

Meriwether County also currently under Flash Flood Warning.

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The Tornado Warning has been canceled, but the Severe Thunderstorm Warning is still in effect. 

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Atlanta's airport has posted that severe weather this morning may impact the airport.

According to FlightAware, all inbound flights to Atlanta are being held at their origin until 9:30 a.m. and arrival delays for airborne aircraft are averaging 39 minutes at this time. Departure delays are currently averaging 26 minutes. 

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A Tornado Warning has been issued for the area around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and the East Point area until 8:45 a.m. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect until 8:45 a.m. 

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As of Tuesday at 5:15 a.m., one of the stronger lines of storms had crossed the Alabama-Georgia line rapidly moving westward. Thousands of residents in northeast Georgia and Atlanta have lost power.

The severe storm risks from the front appeared greatest south and east of Atlanta, but parts around I-85 may experience a level 1 or 2 risk.

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Models from the FOX 5 Storm Team show that parts of metro Atlanta could see up to 4 inches of rain during the storm. The area southeast of Interstate 85 could see possible flooding.

The heavy rains have caused weather officials to issue a Flood Watch for the metro Atlanta area until 7 p.m. Tuesday. 

The combination of heavy rain and wind could create plenty of headaches for commuters on Tuesday morning, so plan accordingly. Drivers should avoid any large pools of water on roadways.

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The storm also poses a chance for damaging winds and the possibility of tornadoes south and east of the metro Atlanta and north Georgia area.

Gov. Brian Kemp said state officials will be tracking the weather and asked Georgians to be "alert and cautious" when traveling during the storm.

The rains and storms will exit to the east in the afternoon, but winds will remain gusty and cold. 

The American Red Cross of Georgia is asking people to prepare before the storm arrives. There are 3 simple things you can do: build a kit containing water for each person, non-perishable food, flashlight, battery-powered radio, first air kit, medications, multi-purpose tool, personal hygiene items, supplies for infants and pets, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact; make a plan in case you need to shelter in place or evacuate; and find out how local officials will contact you during a disaster and how you will get important information. 

Click here for more tips in multiple languages. 

The FOX 5 Storm Team will continue to monitor this storm and bring you the latest updates as they become available. Now is the time to have weather alerts enabled on your FOX 5 Storm Team App, and be sure to follow us on X, formerly Twitter, @FOX5StormTeam. You can also catch the latest forecast update on FOX Local.

This is a developing weather system. Check back for updates and changes to the forecast as they become available.