Monday storms dump large amounts of rain on north Georgia

ATLANTA - Monday's severe storms dumped heavy rain on parts of north Georgia.

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Up to 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time on Monday evening as the storms moved through the area spurred on by a stalled front.

The heavy rains knocked down trees and caused pools of standing water on Georgia interstates. As of Tuesday morning, over 4,400 north Georgians remain without power. 

The chance for severe storms and more localized flooding continues on Tuesday. Some of those storms may produce also produce strong wind gusts.

The National Weather Service says the flood advisory issued for a portion of southeast Georgia, including inland Glynn County, has ended as of 2:15 p.m. Flooding should no longer pose a threat to the area.

Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast for Wednesday, especially across the southeastern portion of metro Atlanta as Idalia approaches.

Wednesday’s rains could be between 1 and 3 inches, with localized amounts higher and could lead to flooding.

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