Flash floods shut down Atlanta connector
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Waymo recently recalled thousands of vehicles for a software issue with flood navigation, after one vehicle in San Antonio was swept into a creek.
A flash flood warning continued for Atlanta, Druid Hills, and Emory in Georgia, as per the National Weather Service.
Crews across the metro area are cleaning up after the massive flooding while trying to prepare for the next storm. They went to drain after drain, taking off manhole covers, clearing the muck and debris to make sure it flows smoothly.
At least two Waymo driverless vehicles drove into flooded Atlanta streets, and in at least one case, stranding an Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist. Last night, 11Alive reported that a Waymo splashed into a flooded area on North Avenue before stalling.
Thursday, May 21 in Atlanta starts calm enough: clear skies over Hartsfield-Jackson, temperatures near 74°F, and a hint of early summer in the air. But that sticky, humid setup is about to flip the switch,
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