Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was back in operation late Thursday after lightning hit the control tower and severe storms knocked out power to the area . Lightning strikes a control tower at Hartsfield airport as people evacuated . Power outage follows lightning after severe storms pass through Atlanta area . Lightning affects runway lights ; arriving aircraft diverted or told to circle .
Lightning strikes a control tower at Hartsfield airport as people evacuated . Power outage follows lightning after severe storms pass through Atlanta area . Lightning affects runway lights ; arriving aircraft diverted or told to circle .