ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for several counties in northern Georgia as severe weather has moved in on Friday.

Until 10 p.m., a flash flood warning is being issued for Milton, Woodstock, Canton, Cherokee County, Forsyth County, and southwestern Hall County areas, NWS officials say.

A flash flood warning was also issued in metro Atlanta counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Bartow, Paulding, Cobb, and the southwest portion of Cherokee until 11:30 p.m.

There are several reports of a water rescue in southwest Atlanta on Friday evening. Police who responded to the scene say a car was disabled and caught up in flooded waters near the 100 block of Claire Drive. The driver was removed from his car without incident.

Officials also warn motorists to turn around and don’t drown when driving in the area of flooded roads. Avoid driving in flooded roads and report any hazardous areas to local emergency services.

In addition to the flood warning, the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several metro Atlanta counties and other parts of north Georgia.

According to doppler radar, thunderstorms that produce heavy rain across the metro Atlanta area with between two and three inches of rain falling Friday evening.

NWS officials say to expect flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.