No Major Damage, Officials Say

Though there have been reported sightings of tornadoes in the area, including one near Lost Mountain Park, officials are saying there hasn’t been anything major to respond to.

A tornado warning was in effect until 4:45 p.m. in Douglas, southwestern Cobb, and southern Paulding counties. A tornado watch will remain until 11 p.m. for all three counties as the remnants of Tropical Depression Lee linger.

said besides some trees down on Moon Road, there hasn’t been anything significant to report.

Cobb County police spokesman Mike Bowman said officers are still making traffic stops, which wouldn’t happen in cases of inclement weather.

“There has been no activity at all, and there has been no confirmation of a tornado touching,” he said.

Douglas County spokesman Wes Tallon said there have been a few accidents because of hydroplaning, but no reports of storm damage or injuries.

“We’ve dodged the bullet it seems like so far,” he said, adding emergency officials are staying alert.

Sgt. Brandon Gurley with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said there have been a few traffic accidents, and the department is trying to clear a tree on Mt. Olivet Road. But there’s “nothing significant at this point.”

With the tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m., here are some safety tips from National Geographic:

• Prepare for tornadoes by gathering emergency supplies including food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights, important documents, road maps, and a full tank of gasoline.

• When a tornado approaches, anyone in its path should take shelter indoors—preferably in a basement or an interior first-floor room or hallway.

• Avoid windows and seek additional protection by getting underneath large, solid pieces of furniture.

• Avoid automobiles and mobile homes, which provide almost no protection from tornadoes.

• Those caught outside should lie flat in a depression or on other low ground and wait for the storm to pass.