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**Headline: Severe Storms Lash North Georgia with Tornadoes, Flooding, and Power Outages**
**Atlanta, GA -** A line of intense storms swept through North Georgia late Tuesday and early Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of damage from powerful winds, possible brief tornadoes, and torrential rainfall. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for much of metro Atlanta until 7:45 a.m. ET.
The storms triggered multiple tornado warnings across counties including Floyd, Gordon, Chattooga, Cherokee, and Pickens prompting Pickens Emergency Management to open a public tornado shelter. While the tornado watch has expired, residents are advised to remain vigilant.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office reported numerous downed trees, including one blocking Reinhardt College Parkway near Land Road.
The heavy rainfall has prompted a Flash Flood Warning for central Cobb County, northwestern DeKalb County, northeastern Douglas County, central Fulton County, southwestern Gwinnett County, and southeastern Paulding County. Doppler radar indicated that between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, with the potential for an additional 0.5 to 1 inch.
As of 1:45 a.m., Georgia Power and the Georgia EMCs reported over 20,045 power outages statewide. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The FOX 5 Storm Team advises residents to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings. Anyone who has captured photos or videos of storm damage are encouraged to email them to newstipsatlanta@fox.com.
Meteorologists predict improved conditions by Wednesday morning, with decreasing clouds and a high in the low to mid-80s. While the weekend forecast looks promising, spotty thunderstorms are still possible on Memorial Day.
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