More Hazardous Weather Forecast For Parts Of Fulton, DeKalb

BROOKHAVEN, GA --Trees were being reported toppled over residences and vehicles Wednesday as parts of North and Central Georgia, including Fulton and DeKalb counties, were under a hazardous weather outlook according to the National Weather Service. The status means that scattered thunderstorms were expected throughout the afternoon and into the evening, the agency said.

This is the first day of steady rains forecast for the next several days and throughout the weekend. (: SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

In DeKalb, a tree fell upon an apartment building, causing significant damage. No one was inside the dwelling, fire officials said. Another tree was reported down at Lavista Road near Toco Hills. Georgia public safety officials were on the scene.

In Sandy Springs, a key intersection was forced to close due to flooding. Officials said that they would have to check the structural integrity of the roadway at Windsor Parkway and Northside Drive due to the extreme amount of water.

Strong storms were likely later in the evening, the Weather Service said, adding that the primary hazards will be gusty winds, lightning and heavy rains. Because of the steady downpours, flooding in parts of metro Atlanta would be expected, the agency said.

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