Flooding on the way for metro Atlanta; tornado watch issued
Severe weather outlook for metro Atlanta
Severe weather is moving through Georgia, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and even a chance for tornadoes. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurann Robinson breaks down the latest in the forecast.
ATLANTA - FOX 5 Atlanta is closely monitoring a storm system expected to bring severe weather to metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and even isolated tornadoes.
If you have pictures or video of storm damage in your area, you can submit them for consideration through the FOX 5 Weather app or email them to newstipsatlanta@fox.com.
Metro Atlanta, North Georgia flood warning
The FOX 5 Storm Team is focused on monitoring flooding around the metro Atlanta area overnight.
Flash flooding main concern for metro Atlanta
While some parts of Georgia battled tornado warnings and watches Sunday, most parts of metro Atlanta were on the lookout for flash flooding. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Joi Dukes reported on the rising water levels in northeast Atlanta near Lawrenceville.
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Our meteorologists are expecting two to four inches of rain in most of North Georgia.
Updated FOX 5 Atlanta flood watch map
The main concern will be the areas around rivers, creeks and other places known to flood during severe weather events. We'll be under a flood watch until Monday.
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Georgia tornado warning, watches
What we know:
Earlier Sunday, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was located over Fitzpatrick, moving 35 miles per hour. Myricks Mill and Dry Branch, all areas close to Macon, were impacted.
Before that, a tornado warning was issued in various parts of west, east and central Georgia.
People in those impacted areas were urged to take cover, relocate to the basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, and avoid windows.
Those in mobile homes or in a vehicle were told to move to the closest shelter. By 4:45 p.m., the warning had been cleared.
Updated FOX 5 Atlanta tornado watch map as of 4:30 p.m. April 6, 2025.
Meanwhile, the FOX 5 Storm Team was also keeping a pulse on a tornado watch that's in effect for most north Georgia counties until 7 p.m. Check the FOX 5 Atlanta Weather Alerts page to see if your area is impacted.
Braves postpone game against Miami Marlins
What we know:
Braves fans were devastated to find out Sunday afternoon's game against the Miami Marlins had been postponed due to inclement weather.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 6: A general view of Truist Park showing the Braves vision scoreboard announcing the game is postponed due to inclement weather until August 9th at Truist Park on April 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Get
Officials announced ticket holders would be able to attend a replacement game at Truist Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1:15 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader.
Ground stop lifted at Atlanta airport
What we know:
Another place impacted by the severe weather was the Atlanta airport.
Just before 1:30 p.m., a round stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms.
By 2:15 p.m., it was lifted.
What's the difference between a watch and a warning?
Dig deeper:
A watch means that conditions are favorable for a hazardous event to occur, while a warning means the event is occurring or imminent and requires immediate action.
Severe weather watches vs. warnings
When severe weather is forecast in your area, you're likely to receive one of two types of alerts: A watch, or a warning. What's the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning? FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey breaks it down.
What's next:
When the storm passes over, cooler temperatures will be in our future.
Highs will dip into the low 60s, with overnight lows falling into the 40s and even 30s in some areas.
Milder weather is expected to return by Thursday, with temperatures rebounding to the mid-70s.