ATLANTA – Strong storms moved through north Georgia Sunday morning, flattening homes and injuring people in west Georgia — and more severe weather is to come.
Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency at 11 a.m
A tornado watch has been issued for Baldwin, Lamar, Meriwether, Monroe, Pike, Troup and Upson counties until 1 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz Storms will die down during the day Sunday, then return Monday morning through night.
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12:22 p.m
Several roads were flooded, according to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. The road is impassable.
11:00 am
Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency after a tornado hit the West Point community in Georgia.
10:06 am
A flash flood warning has been issued for Fayette and Spaulding counties until 3:43 p.m
9:47 am
A flash flood warning was issued for Pike and Troup counties until 3:45 p.m
9:32 am
9:25 am
McCreary Road near the Upson bike line in western Upson County was washed away by floodwaters.
7:55 am
Troup County has numerous downed trees on roads.
7:49 am
A Cyclone Watch is in force till 1 PM in the following districts Channel 2 Action News Viewing Area: Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Troup and Upson counties.
7:48 am
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Meriwether, Pike and Upson counties until 8:15 a.m.
7:30 am
Tornado warning ends for Troup and Meriwether counties
7:29 am
A Channel 2 Action News A viewer shared pictures of a large hailstorm.
7:24 am
A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 8:15 a.m. for Spalding and Henry counties
7:12 am
The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm warning for Putnam, western Hancock, south-central Green and northeastern Jones counties until 7:45 a.m.
7:12 am
A severe thunderstorm warning for Meriwether County has been extended until 8 a.m
6:59 am
A tornado touched down in Troup County, according to the National Weather Service.
6:53 am
The National Weather Service has extended its Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning for Meriweather and Troup until 6:30 a.m.
6:40 am
The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm warning for Coweta, Fayette, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike and Spaulding counties until 7:30 a.m.
6:35 am
A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 7:30 a.m. for Putnam, Jasper and Newton counties.
6:32 am
A severe thunderstorm warning for Troup County has been extended until 7:30 a.m
6:28 am
Channel 2 Action News Visitors in Monroe County caught hail this morning.
6:25 am
Channel 2 Action News Observers report large hail at Locust Grove.
6:10 am
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 7 a.m. for Putnam, Monroe and Buttes counties.
6:00 am
Channel 2 Action News Viewers in Spaulding County sent video of lightning moving through the area.
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5:49 am
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Spaulding, Fayette, Henry and Clayton counties until 7 a.m.
5:47 am
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Big and Lamar counties until 7 a.m.
5:45 am
Channel 2 Action News viewers in Senoia sent video of the storm moving through the area.
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5:37 am
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Troup County until 7 a.m.
According to the NWS, the storm had sustained winds of 60 mph over Stroud Creek.
5:35 p.m
Channel 2 Action News Viewers in Troup County reported hail from the storm damaged several cars and buildings.
5:26 am
The Kilmer County Sheriff’s Office said a large tree fell on Gates Chapel Road just before Sumner Lane, blocking the entire road.
5:15 am
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued in central Coweta district till 6:45 am
The National Weather Service said severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail will move east near Moreland or near Newnan.
3:15 am
According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Buttes, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Hart, Henry, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Newton, Beach, Pike, Rockdale, Spaulding, Troup and Upson counties.
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