Limited Immediate Storm Damage Reported In Gwinnett

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — In the aftermath of severe thunderstorms that swept through much of north Georgia on Monday, Gwinnett County appeared to have been spared the worst.

Only a couple of storm-related incidents were being handled by Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services as of Monday afternoon, said Capt. Tommy Rutledge.

Firefighters responded to the scene of a tree down in the yard of a residence in the 2075 block of Veracruz Drive in Snellville. The tree fell across a vehicle at the location, but there were no injuries.

And a crew was called to a report of wires downed on Hewatt Road at Rivermist Drive in Snellville.

Emergency crews were continuing to monitor weather conditions Monday afternoon. But call volumes were normal.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch Monday for most of Georgia, effective until 5 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms. The weather service issued the severe thunderstorm watch at 10:50 a.m. Monday.

Areas included in the severe thunderstorm watch are the city of Atlanta, plus Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett and Fulton counties.

Another round of severe storms is possible on Wednesday, forecasters say.

Image courtesy National Weather Service