00:00Heavy rain brought parts of Metro Atlanta to a standstill Friday evening.
00:04Flash flood warnings triggered widespread flooding across the region,
00:08shutting down all lanes of Georgia 400 southbound as water overwhelmed the roadway.
00:13The storms hit hard and fast, dumping several inches of rain in a short window
00:17and catching evening commuters off guard.
00:20At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
00:23officials issued a ground stop for departures as the severe weather moved through,
00:28delaying flights right in the middle of the Friday evening rush.
00:31Clayton, Cobb, and Fulton counties bore the brunt of the flooding.
00:35With emergency crews responding to multiple reports of vehicles stranded in high water
00:39on flooded streets and underpasses,
00:42weather officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways entirely,
00:46warning that water levels can rise and fall quickly in these fast-moving storm systems.
00:51Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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