Violent storm kills 1 in Atlanta
Associated Press
Monday, April 13, 2009 11:29 a.m.

ATLANTA — At least one person has been killed by the severe storm system moving across Georgia.

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department spokesman Capt. Bill May says one person was killed today when a tree fell on a car in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. He didn't know the victim's name or age.

National Weather Service officials say the storm system is producing wind gusts of more than 55 mph, sending trees and branches crashing down on power lines. Georgia Power officials say at least 130,000 customers in metro Atlanta are without service.

Forecasters expect the hazardous weather could bring up to 3 inches of rain to north and middle Georgia, with flooding possible near rivers and creeks.

Another round of violent weather is expected this evening.

From the Monday, April 13, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle
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