A weather alert has been issued for the Atlanta area, with scattered storms expected to bring rain and lightning to north Georgia this afternoon. These storms may also cause street flooding in low-lying areas, particularly during school pickup hours. Conditions are expected to improve by dinner time, but the alert remains in effect for Thursday as well, when similar storms are forecast to return.

Residents can expect rain, lightning, and localized flooding concerns on Thursday afternoon. Further details on the weather alert and potential impacts are available from Atlanta News First.