Drone video shows iconic Atlanta restaurant roof collapse during flash flooding
Mary Mac's Tea Room suffered a partial roof collapse and other significant damage as over 3 inches of rain fell across the city overnight. It is unknown yet for sure if the weather played a role in the incident, but the restaurant has been closed indefinitely as a result.
Watch: Drone video captures dramatic images of roof collapse at iconic Atlanta restaurant after torrential rain
Video recorded in Atlanta shows a roof collapse at the city's iconic Mary Macs Tea Room after heavy rain and flooding moved through the region on Wednesday.
ATLANTA – Drone video captured dramatic images of a roof collapse at an iconic Atlanta restaurant after torrential rains soaked the city Tuesday night.
Mary Mac's Tea Room suffered a partial roof collapse and other significant damage after over 3 inches of rain fell across the city overnight. It is unknown yet for sure if the weather played a role in the incident, but the restaurant has been closed indefinitely as a result.
Drone video shows the extensive damage from the collapse, and the restaurant announced it would remain closed because of the damage.
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"We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide an update on our reopening date as soon as possible," the restaurant wrote on Instagram.
WATER RESCUES REPORTED IN ATLANTA AS MILLIONS FACE SEVERE WEATHER, FLASH FLOOD THREATS IN SOUTH
Mary Mac’s Tea Room, established in 1945 by Mary MacKenzie, is the only remaining tearoom in Atlanta. A must-visit for politicians, tourists and locals alike, the dining staple has welcomed famous guests such as the Dalai Lama, President Jimmy Carter and Congressman John Lewis, FOX 5 in Atlanta reports.
The restaurant has expanded to over 13,000 square feet with six dining rooms. Unfortunately, the Atlanta dining icon will now have to tackle potentially expensive repairs. The length of time needed for repairs is currently unknown.
Drone video shows the extensive damage from the collapse, and the restaurant announced it would remain closed because of the damage.
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Flash Flood Warnings were issued for seven counties across metro Atlanta, including Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett. The ground is saturated by over 2 inches of rain during the first five days of the month, causing trees to come down.
Watch: Residents rescued after tree falls on home during severe weather in Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta shared video of residents being rescued from a home after a tree fell on top of it during severe weather early Wednesday morning.
In another incident, four people were trapped in a home after a tree smashed into it, leaving one person pinned against a living room sofa. Fortunately, firefighters were able to rescue all four without any injuries.
The Southeast will experience a short reprieve from the weather on Wednesday, according to the FOX Forecast Center, but the next round of showers and storms will return on Thursday.