Atlanta airport ground delay amid severe thunderstorms
A ground delay was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms. Meanwhile, several areas around Georgia were placed under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches as the South prepared to be slammed by severe weather.
What we know
Delta Air Lines departures were delayed an average of 73 minutes, until 8:59 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Multiple counties across middle Georgia are under a severe thunderstorm warning into the late evening.
There was also a severe thunderstorm watch in place for most other areas until 9 p.m.
Throughout the evening, the National Weather Service issued the following Special Weather Statement: "People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning."
Get location-based weather alerts on your mobile device by downloading the FOX 5 weather app and allowing notifications.For more weather coverage and the latest local forecast, visit the FOX 5 weather page.
The FOX 5 Storm Team anticipated inclement weather to begin in some areas as early as 4 p.m. We could experience damaging winds until 11 p.m.
If you have pictures or video of storm damage in your area, you can submit them for consideration through the FOX 5 Weather app or email them to newstipsatlanta@fox.com.
Dig deeper
A watch means that conditions are favorable for a hazardous event to occur, while a warning means the event is occurring or imminent and requires immediate action.
The Source
Information for the above story came from FOX 5 Atlanta meteorologists and the National Weather Service.
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