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A Flood Watch covers Atlanta Thursday–Friday as multiple rounds of heavy rain could bring 2–4 inches and localized flooding.
A black bear died after being struck by a Chevrolet Equinox on Reed Creek Highway in Hart County. Deputies say the driver was uninjured and the DNR was notified.
A Gulf low could funnel tropical moisture into north Georgia, prompting First Alert Weather Days and heavy rain across Atlanta through Friday. Expect soggy evening commutes and localized flooding in spots.
Mostly clear this morning with a wet afternoon and evening expected. Heavy, tropical-fed rain could bring localized flooding ThursdayFriday.
Partly sunny, breezy Monday with highs near 84°F. Storm chances ramp up Tuesday through Friday, with heavy rain possible late week.
Cobb County crews contained an estimated 840‑gallon sewage overflow on Lakeshore Drive; cleanup crews applied lime and officials said the release was contained.
Muggy morning gives way to likely afternoon storms and gusty winds across Atlanta. Showers are most likely between 2–8 p.m. with brief heavy downpours possible.
Heat Advisory covers parts of central and eastern Georgia Saturday; highs near 93°F and heat indices into the 100s. Scattered storms and gusty winds possible Sunday.
A suspected harmful algae bloom in a cove of Lake Lanier near Cumming has prompted warnings for swimmers and pets as officials monitor and test the area.
Hot, humid Friday in Atlanta with highs near 93°F and heat‑index readings close to 100°F; storms increase late Sunday into early next week.
Hot and muggy Thursday with highs near 91°F and heat-index values approaching the upper 90s. A wetter pattern with more storms moves in Sunday.
DeKalb County set traps and dropped long‑lasting larvicide into drains after heavy rains, warning of a possible mosquito boom just before World Cup matches in Atlanta.
Patchy fog may slow commutes across Atlanta this morning. Highs near the upper 80s with an isolated afternoon storm chance and rising heat into the weekend.
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