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Flash flood warning issued for several metro Atlanta counties | Live weather updates

Locally heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds will be possible.
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ATLANTA — The 11Alive StormTrackers are following developments as stormy conditions sprout up around metro Atlanta on Saturday.

Saturday morning began with a higher chance of showers and storms. A storm complex incoming from Tennessee early brought the conditions, especially north of I-20.

Scattered storms are also possible during afternoon. Once again that coverage of storms could increase this evening with another complex of storms moving into north Georgia.

A flash flood warning was issued for Henry, Jasper, Newton, Butts and Rockdale counties until 6:15 p.m. A separate flash flood warning is also in place for Troup and Meriwether counties until 6:45 p.m.

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Isolated storms could become severe with gusty winds. Heavy rain and lightning will also be a factor. There is a Level 1 out of 5 threat for severe storms.

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Find updates below:

Live Atlanta weather updates

1:10 p.m. | Looks like things will soon be clearing out a bit until the evening:

12:45 p.m. | A flash flood warning has been issued for Troup and Meriwether counties until 6:45 p.m. It also includes Harris County just outside our zone.

12:15 p.m. | Flash flood warning for Henry, Jasper, Newton, Butts and Rockdale counties until 6:15 p.m.:

12:10 p.m. | Something else to watch out for as the rains pour down today:

11:40 a.m. | There's a flood warning for Big Creek near Cumming. Also storms heading toward Putnam, Butts, Jasper and Newton counties, plus a separate line toward Meriwether County.

Also, remember to drive safe!

11:20 a.m. | Lots of activity going on south of I-20. Follow 11Alive Meteorologist Melissa Nord on Twitter as well for updates!

11 a.m. | Watch out for storms moving through the south metro. There's also some storm activity in east Georgia - Oconee, Morgan, Greene and Oglethorpe counties.

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