Wednesday weather: Rainy start brings slick roads, crashes across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – A gradual spherical of rain moved via metro Atlanta early Wednesday, creating slick roads and a difficult morning commute, however the FOX 5 Storm Team says the system shouldn’t be anticipated to carry extreme climate to the realm.
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The rain was widespread across North and Central Georgia at 5 am, with some heavier pockets shifting via elements of Paulding, Douglas and Fulton counties, and monitoring towards areas like Barnesville and Griffin. While some thunder is feasible, the system is essentially producing useful rainfall that the area has wanted.
The rain is predicted to taper off round or shortly after dawn, with circumstances bettering right into a partly cloudy, breezy and gentle afternoon.
Traffic circumstances, nonetheless, have already been impacted. A crash alongside the east facet of Interstate 285 southbound close to LaVista Road briefly blocked a left lane, inflicting delays stretching again towards Chamblee Tucker Road. Another crash was reported on I-75 southbound close to Jonesboro Road.
Live studies from Midtown Atlanta confirmed rain selecting up in depth, with ponding on roadways creating hazardous driving circumstances. Officials warn the moist roads might result in extra accidents because the morning commute continues.
Drivers are urged to make use of warning, enable additional journey time and be ready for diminished visibility and slick circumstances. Follow SKYFOX Traffic on X for the newest.
Meanwhile, the rain system is predicted to carry further probabilities for precipitation later within the week, together with altering temperatures heading into May.
By the numbers:
7-Day Forecast:
- Wednesday: High 81 / Showers and storms seemingly early
- Thursday: High 74 / Mostly cloudy with a lingering bathe
- Friday: High 74 / Rain probabilities return late
- Saturday: High 65 / Cooler with intervals of rain
- Sunday: High 68 / Clearing out and sunny
- Monday: High 75 / Sunny and nice
- Tuesday: High 80s / Mostly sunny
What’s subsequent:
The storm exercise will filter by Wednesday afternoon, forsaking a quick break earlier than one other spherical of rain arrives for the weekend. Cooler, extra seasonal temperatures will observe the Sunday clearing.
