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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Storms associated with the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Arthur are already leaving damage behind across South Georgia Friday morning.

According to Sumter County Rescue, multiple trees were down on McMath Mill Road near James Hart Road in Sumter County. Officials asked drivers to avoid the area while crews worked to clear the roadway and restore safe travel conditions. The roadway has since reopened.

The damage comes as bands of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms continue moving through the region. Emergency officials across South Georgia are also reporting storm-related damage, including downed trees and hazardous road conditions.

The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is reporting: “Please exercise caution as you head out this morning. Overnight, a few trees have fallen across roads and a substantial amount of rain has been recorded. As of 6:00 AM this morning, our gauges are showing 2.8 inches at the Sheriff’s Office and 4.8 inches in some of the northern areas.”

Flash flooding is expected throughout the region.

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Heavy rain and flash flooding could lead to downed trees, power outages and unsafe driving conditions. South Georgia emergency management officials have warned the community to exercise caution.

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What’s next?

Warmer and drier conditions are expected this weekend, June 20 and 21. Typical scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms could stick around.

Early next week, temperatures climb back to average in the low 90s with overall rain chances decreasing.

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