Severe weather wreaks havoc across Georgia, causing power outages and fatalities.

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, is sweeping through North Georgia, causing power outages and fallen trees. A 53-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in Atlanta. The storms are expected to impact mountain communities first before spreading into Metro Atlanta later in the evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect, and people are advised to have a way to be alerted to severe weather approaching their area.