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Summary: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north and central Georgia, including Clayton County that expires at 7am Thursday morning.

What has changed: A strong upper level low pressure system in combination with deep tropical moisture and saturated soils will set up the potential for flooding and flash flooding across a large portion of North and Central Georgia on Wednesday through Thursday morning. Rainfall will increase in intensity through the day Wednesday across the watch area with an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain likely with isolated higher amounts possible. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated in the afternoon through the early evening hours.

WHAT’S NEXT: Due to the heavy rainfall the past several days, many creeks and streams are already near or above bankfull. Creeks and rivers could rise out of their banks, closing roads and impacting homes, businesses, and farms. High water may not recede until well after the rain has ended. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.