Meriwether County schools are also closed Monday. UPDATE: All Troup County schools are officially closed for Monday, March 27 due to expected heavy rainfall and possible flooding in the area. "We will reassess the road situation first thing in the morning and notify parents as soon as possible if there is a need to cancel school for the day," the school district stated.Ĩ:19 P.M. Severe weather damage across Georgia from March 25-26. Thomaston-Upson County Schools announced a two-hour delay. "Please allow plenty of time and use caution when driving to school in the morning," a spokesperson from Monroe County Schools said. Staff is expected to report by 9 a.m., all schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. UPDATE: Monroe County schools will be delayed by an hour and a half on Monday. Georgia continues to see effects of the storm, with hail and flooding in many areas in the northern area of the state.Īs of 7 a.m., thousands of Georgians remain without power.ĩ:19 P.M. Anyone in the areas affect should seek shelter immediately. Officials say a severe thunderstorm that is capable of producing a tornado was located near Greenville and is moving east at 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Warning for Southern Meriwether County and Northwestern Upson County until 8 a.m. UPDATE: A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of west central Georgia as the severe storm system continues to pass through the area. FOX 5 viewer Sharon Casey shared video of the flooding on Old Zebulon Road in Molena, Georgia.ħ:10 A.M. The severe weather caused almost 8 inches of rain to fall on Pike County in just hours. Troup County issued a two-hour delay for school system employees due to the weather. Expect major delays if you are still preparing to commute. Officials warn that drivers should expect plenty of waters on the road and reduced visibility. The Georgia EMCs are reporting an additional 2,500 without power as well - with most of the power outages in western Georgia. Georgia Power reports over 6,000 people across the state remain without power Monday morning. The area has already experienced 7 inches of rain and more is expected.Ĩ:00 A.M UPDATE: While the Tornado Warnings have ended, the threat of severe thunderstorms and flooding remains in Georgia as storms continues their way through the state. Ledbetter says the evacuation notice is to ensure the safety of the community. The reservoir is located just off of New Salem Road and West McIntosh Road and is takes up 300 acres of the country. Steve Ledbetter says the contractor who is working on the Heads Creek Reservoir has asked the county to close nearby roads and evacuate all residents in the area. UPDATE: The Spalding County Sheriff has issued an evacuation notice to parts of the county over the heavy rain and flooding. After a Sunday night full of severe weather, there's more rain coming through Georgia this morning, which could cause flooding in parts of the metro Atlanta area.ĩ:05 A.M.
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