ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A line of strong storms passed through north Georgia early Sunday morning, bringing torrential rain and possible tornadoes and trees down.
The weather started to move in at around 2 a.m., and metro Atlanta saw the worst effects between 4 and 5 a.m.
A few storms produced wind gusts in excess of 65 mph.
Most of the rain was gone by 7 a.m., and a blast of cooler air will sweep in during the afternoon.
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3:59 p.m. | As of 2 p.m., Georgia Power confirmed it has restored power to nearly 170,000 residents
3:35 p.m. | At around 4:30 a.m., a lightning strike burned down the home of the Legionaries of Christ in Cumming. For the full story, click HERE.
12:52 p.m. | According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Bells Ferry Road between Gregory Lane and Summer Drive will likely be shut down for several hours.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Bells Ferry Road between Gregory Lane and Summer Drive will likely be shut down for several hours.
12:39 p.m. | Several intersections in South Fulton are experiencing power outages due to the early morning storm.
10:45 a.m. | Power has been restored to the Clayton County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
10:26 a.m. | Majority of roads in Troup County are now passable, according to the sheriff’s office. Scattered debris and lines are still down throughout the area.
10:00 a.m. | First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin is tracking a windy and increasingly cold afternoon behind morning severe storms.
9:50 a.m. | Just under 200,000 customers in Georgia are without power.
9:28 a.m. | The Cobb County Fire Department and Georgia Department of Transportation are responding to multiple trees blocking roads, from both the early morning storm and continuing high winds.
8:30 a.m. | At around 4 a.m., the power at the Clayton County Jail was completely shut down – and remains out, according to the sheriff’s office.
Sheriff Levon Allen said kitchen operations, medical equipment and communications are being affected by the power outage.
“The safety and welfare of inmates and staff remains our top priority,” the sheriff said. “Officers and medical staff are on high alert, ensuring that emergency protocols are followed.”
Allen said alternate meal plans and medical accommodations are being checked out at this time.
At around 4 a.m., the power at the Clayton County Jail was completely shut down, according to the sheriff’s office.
8:24 a.m. | Police in Dunwoody says Dunwoody Club Drive will not be accessible from Ball Mill Road due to a downed tree and a snapped power pole.
7:40 a.m. | Barnesville Police are urging people to avoid certain roads due to downed trees and power lines.
7:38 a.m. | Atlanta Fire and Rescue confirms a person died after a tree fell on a home in Grove Park off of Matilda Place. For the full story, click HERE.
7:30 a.m. | Hogansville Police say there is widespread damage throughout the city and county, as both Diverse and Georgia power companies are working to restore power.
7:20 a.m. | Old Alabama Road, between Main Street in Milner and Locust street, is currently closed. Trees and power lines are down across the road, the sheriff’s office said. Southern Rivers is on scene.
7:15 a.m. | Johnson Ferry is blocked both ways, between Sunderland Way and Hampton Hall Way, according to Brookhaven police.
6:57 a.m. | Police in East Point say the area is going through a mass power outage. About 1,308 customers are affected at this time.
6:52 a.m. | A tree fell onto a home in Troup County off Morningside Drive. The residents were able to get out safely, according to emergency officials.
A tree fell onto a home in Troup County off Morningside Drive.(Provided)
6:40 a.m. | A Wind Advisory has been issued until noon.
A Wind Advisory has been issued until noon.
6:27 a.m. | Johns Creek Police say a tree has fallen on Old Alabama Road, causing power lines to fall onto the road. The road from Colherme Court to Buice Road has been closed.
A tree has fallen on Old Alabama Road, causing a string of power lines to fall onto Old Alabama Road.We have closed down Old Alabama Road from Coleherne Court to Buice Road. Both neighborhoods between these points have secondary exits.
Sergeant Bucki pic.twitter.com/eaaLg5pGHD
— Johns Creek PD (@JohnsCreekPD) February 16, 2025
6:15 a.m. | Coweta-Fayette EMC tells us they have “extensive damage” and that crews are finding trees down on wires and broken poles. Currently, in that area there are more than 16,500 customers without power.
6:10 a.m. | A tree fell onto a home and car off Honeysuckle Lane in southwest Atlanta causing major damage. Officials tell us there were injuries and some were transported to the hospital.
6:08 a.m. | Tornado Watch for Greene, Oglethorpe & Putnam counties until 9 a.m.
6 a.m. | Trees down all across Troup County, according to emergency officials.
5:55 a.m. | More than 60,000 customers without power in Fulton County. Statewide there are more than 255,000.
5:50 a.m. | We are working to learn if any injuries are reported after a tree fell on a home in northwest Atlanta. This is off Matilda Place.
5:45 a.m. | Wind gust of 70 mph reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during heart of storm.
5:41 a.m. | Tree Blocking US Hwy 129 North at Concord Road in Jackson County.
5:40 a.m. | Several trees down across Pike County, according to emergency officials.
5:30 a.m. | Tornado Warning for Greene, Jasper, Morgan & Putnam counties until 6 a.m.
5:35 a.m. | Tornado warning remains for Greene, Jasper, Morgan & Putnam counties until 6 a.m.
5:25 a.m. | Confirmed tornado in southern Newton County and northern Jasper County. This is near Alcovy Shores and Monticello.
5:25 a.m. | A tree fell through a home in the Grove Park neighborhood in Atlanta.
Tree has crushed a home in Grove Park, west Atlanta. We’re on scene, getting more information. Lots of tree damage in this neighborhood. @ATLNewsFirst
— Cutter Martin (@CutterMartin) February 16, 2025
5:21 a.m. | Nearly 240,000 customers in Georgia without power.
5:20 a.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Banks, Clarke, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam & Walton counties is in effect until 6 a.m.
5:15 a.m. | New Tornado Warning for Butts, Jasper, Lamar & Putnam counties until 6 a.m.
5:10 a.m. | A Tornado Warning for Butts, Henry, Jasper, Morgan & Newton counties is in effect until 5:45 a.m.
5:05 a.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Upson County is in effect until 6 a.m. and Habersham County until 5:30 a.m.
5 a.m. | A tree crashed through the roof of a house off North Lake Drive in Roswell.
A tree fell on a home in Roswell Sunday morning.(Roswell Fire)
4:59 a.m. | Around 165,000 customers in Georgia without power.
4:54 a.m. | A Tornado Warning for Clayton, DeKalb, Henry, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale and Walton counties until 5:15 a.m.
4:50 a.m. | Barrow, Butts, Clarke, Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Rockdale & Walton counties under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 a.m.
4:47 a.m. | We are hearing about multiple trees down and at least one tree on a house with a possible entrapment in Coweta County.
4:44 a.m. | Barrow, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale and Walton counties under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 a.m.
4:40 a.m. | Very intense storm moving into the city of Atlanta and the metro.
4:40 a.m. | Nearly 55,000 customers without power in Georgia.
4:35 a.m. | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup & Upson in a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 a.m.
4:30 a.m. | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup & Upson in a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 a.m.
4:25 a.m. | Tornado warning for Coweta, Fayette, Meriwether, Spalding and Troup counties until 5 a.m.
4:25 a.m. | More than 15,000 customers without power in Georgia.
4:20 a.m. | First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin is seeing some small hail while in the First Alert Tracker.
4:18 a.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, Lumpkin and Pickens counties until 4:45 a.m.
4:17 a.m. | More than 8,000 customers in Georgia are without power.
4:15 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4:45 a.m. for Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, Lumpkin and Pickens counties.
4:05 a.m. | A Tornado Warning for Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Pike and Troup counties until 4:45 a.m.
4 a.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Carroll, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Fulton, Heard and Paulding counties until 4:45.
3:45 a.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup is in effect until 4:30 a.m.
3:40 a.m. | Severe thunderstorm warning for Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Paulding, Pickens and Polk in effect until 4:30 a.m.
3:35 a.m. | Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon & Polk are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:45 a.m.
3:30 a.m. | Wind is the biggest concern with these storms, according to First Alert Meteorologist Rodney Harris. We could see gusts up to 60 mph.
3:23 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Carroll, Douglas, Haralson Heard, Polk and Paulding counties until 4 a.m.
3:15 a.m. | Tornado warning expires in Walker County.
3:05 a.m. | Tornado warning expires in Dade County.
3 a.m. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Rome, Dalton and Calhoun until 3:45 a.m.
2:50 p.m. | Tornado Warning for Dade and Walker counties until 3:30 a.m.
2:10 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Chattooga, Floyd and Gordon counties until 3 a.m.
2 a.m. | A tornado watch has been issued for north west Georgia until 9 a.m. This includes Atlanta.
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