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Atlanta wakes up to wet and messy weather
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlantans woke up to a wet and messy commute as Tropical Storm Fay continued to dump rain across the state.
Accidents were reported in Cobb and Fulton and the metro area remained under a flash flood watch. Commuters also faced the threats of a tornado.
While the flood watch, effective through the night night, was for the northern half of Georgia, the National Weather Service said the main area of concern is generally north of I-20 and west of I-85, according to an AJC article.
Did you have a nerve-wracking commute? Did traffic tie ups force you to find an alternate route? Did the rain cause any flooding in your area?
Send us you weather photos.
Comments
By Bill Porter
August 26, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
I’m wondering if all this rain has something to do with tropical storm Fay?
By Noelle
August 26, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
I got a jolt this morning when I got into my car and turned on the radio just in time to hear Jeff Hullinger on B98.5 saying “tornado warning for DeKalb County.” I immediately got back OUT of my car and dashed back inside to wait it out. The storm was well north of me by then (I’m ITP), but I’m not about to get on the road anywhere during a tornado warning!
(And Bill, I hope you’re joking, but just in case you aren’t, the answer is yes, this is the remnants of Fay.)
By CJ
August 26, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
Turn your headlights on when it’s raining!!! Even if you can see the other cars, they may not be able to see you! Morons…
By Jill
August 26, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
FYI, I have a visceral hate for people that talk about the weather. They’re all a bunch of losers so if I check back on this blog and see any more posting you’ll be hearing from me. Bill you’re a retard, find yourself an insane asylum. Noelle I can tell by your name I’d frikken hate you. Thanks. That is all.
By JJMB
August 26, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
I stuck out my hand outside, and it got wet! Then I stuck my head outside, and IT got wet! So I pulled my car out of the garage, and yep, IT got wet. Well, guess what happened when I stepped out of the car? Bottom - of - shoe - got - wet.
I need a break from all this excitement.
By Michelle Obama
August 26, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
My husband will bring you the water that you need down here in Atlanta. Please visit our website and give us a campaign contribution. Enjoye the rain for the next two days.
By Matt
August 26, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
Jill:
Today’s forecast calls for a near 100% chance of precipitation from Tropical Depression Fay. Expect flash flooding and torrential rains as the low pressure system moves across Georgia.
CALM DOWN, JILL!!!
By Jill is a misery
August 26, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Jill, you sound like a fat chick that uses the internet to bully people. What the hairy He2l do you care about people that enjoy weather. To use the sophmoric retort of retard only illustrates your lack of social skills and probable social interaction. I suggest you go to Jenny Craig and learn to use your inner pleasant being, you might make some friends.
By Jill
August 26, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
JJMB- I’m going to let you slide. Michelle Obama- Look you illiterate retard you misspelled “enjoy.” Go back to school and take your empty suit of a husband with you. I’d rather have a root canal without any anesthesia that vote for that charlatan.
By Jill Sux
August 26, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Jill, no matter how hard you try to impress people with your rantings, you are not going to find a niche on here where people actually like you. Go buy some Snack Wells and stuff your face so you’ll shut up.
By JJMB
August 26, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Go get ‘em, Jill baby!
By Jill Sux
August 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
To see a picture of Jill, visit this link:
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/2008/08/885603/851339.jpg
By Noelle
August 26, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I’d almost feel sorry for *Jill if I actually believed she wasted all that time and energy hating people for talking about the weather. Instead, she wastes time and energy being a really bad troll.
By Rob
August 26, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
It Rained….get over it people!
By Mark
August 26, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
Bill Porter
Ya think? LOL!!
By Susan
August 26, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Jill…read your OWN vents before telling people they misspell words. You said “that vote for that…” instead of “THAN vote for that…”. D.A.
By Sean Spurlock
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Ladies, everyone needs to calm down… Jill, perhaps a glass of Metamucil would help you simmer down a bit, I think the constipation is making you angry. JJMB, if you think rain is exciting, then perhaps you should shower more often so that water isn’t such a novel concept. Michelle Obama*, you go girl!!!