A severe thunderstorm moving through northern Georgia has caused flash flooding on major roads in Atlanta, stranding motorists during the evening rush hour.
Thunderstorm warnings on Friday afternoon predicted 60 mph (96 kph) winds and 1-inch (2.5 cm) hail. The heavy storm dumped over 2 inches (5 cm) of rain on the city in less than an hour.
A dramatic video by the Atlanta Fire Department showed firefighters rescuing a driver from a stranded vehicle in the southern suburbs.
*VIDEO* Atlanta Fire Swiftwater 11 team rescues 1 person from vehicle with their Tower ladder. Multiple calls for vehicles in water over the past hour for #AFRD. pic.twitter.com/QC9whrGe9E
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) July 6, 2018
Though the waters are slowly receding, the authorities are warning motorists to “turn around, don’t drown” if they encounter a flooded section of roadway.
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