Storms Strike Georgia, Alabama; Delays Reported At Atlanta Airport

The high-speed trains from Atlanta’s airport to Charlotte are far from reality, and officials must still determine whether the plan is even feasible.

David Goldman / Associated Press file

Storms with strong winds and heavy rain pummeled Alabama and Georgia, causing delays at the world’s busiest airport along with scattered damage and minor flooding.

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The Federal Aviation Administration said flights were being delayed as long as 30 minutes Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airport tweeted that severe weather was to blame.

The Storm Prediction Center reported that trees were down in the Georgia towns of Heard and Haralson near the state line, with an apartment building damaged.

Authorities in the central Alabama city of Jemison said trees blocked several roads, and photos on social media showed a tree on a house. Creeks swollen by as much as 2 inches of rain surged out of their banks south of Birmingham.

No injuries were reported.