Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Georgia, including the following county, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 805 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. One more round of very heavy rain is expected this morning and localized rainfall totals could exceed 3 inches. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carnesville, Royston, Lavonia, Gumlog, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Martin, Victoria Bryant State Park, Tugaloo State Park and Lake Hartwell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood