ATLANTA, GA — After experiencing a pair of sunny days, Georgia is bracing for another wave of storms as weather officials predict increasing rain chances in the coming days.
Meteorologist Lindsay Marlow from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicated that a low-pressure system is making its way northeast from the East Coast and into the Carolinas, potentially bringing significant moisture to Georgia on Wednesday and Thursday.
While the rain will have started, the weekend poses a greater threat as an approaching front could lead to the development of severe storms, according to Marlow.
In metro Atlanta and surrounding areas, patchy showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Marlow noted that the highest probability for rain would be late Wednesday afternoon and evening, with conditions expected to clear by nightfall.
Currently, there is no severe weather anticipated for Wednesday; however, the NWS Storm Prediction Center has indicated that some of the showers could develop into thunderstorms.
Looking ahead, weather officials expect storm activity daily through at least Tuesday, with the most severe weather possible on Friday into Saturday.
The NWS has projected a Level 2 out of 5 slight risk for severe weather, which could include damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
Marlow explained that whether storms maintain their strength into northwest Georgia will impact the severity of any potential issues.
Such storm activity is not unfamiliar for the state, especially during the spring months.
Marlow highlighted that Georgia typically experiences its peak severe weather season between March and May, with storm activity sometimes extending into June when development patterns support such events.
This spring has already seen severe weather, including an EF-2 tornado that recently injured actor Tray Chaney from “The Wire” along with his son.
As storm systems progress, updates will be disseminated through the NWS’ social media channels and their official website.
Here’s the early Wednesday afternoon forecast for metro Atlanta provided by the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with higher likelihood after 5 p.m. The sky will be partly sunny, with temperatures reaching near 82 degrees. East winds around 10 mph could gust up to 20 mph. The precipitation chance is at 60 percent.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., followed by a slight chance of lingering showers. Skies will be mostly cloudy, and the low temperature will drop to around 67 with east winds at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 60 percent.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers will give way to a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Conditions will be partly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. Northeast winds will begin around 5 mph before calming down. The chance of precipitation is estimated at 50 percent.
Thursday Night: Before 8 p.m., there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by mostly cloudy skies with a low near 69 degrees. West winds will become calm in the evening.
Friday: Look for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The skies will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching approximately 88 degrees. Winds will shift to become westerly at around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. is expected, diminishing to a slight chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 71 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Saturday: Thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 2 p.m., with partly sunny conditions and a high near 87 degrees. The chance of precipitation increases to 70 percent.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 2 a.m., gradually turning into a chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees and a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Sunday: A chance of showers will transition to likely showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 83 degrees. The chance of precipitation remains at 70 percent.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., diminishing into a chance of showers afterward. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 68 degrees. The chance of precipitation is approximately 60 percent.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with partly sunny conditions and a high near 85 degrees. The probability of rain is 60 percent.
Monday Night: The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms continues, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a low around 68 degrees, ensuring a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Tuesday: Expect likely showers and thunderstorms persistently, with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 84 degrees. The chance of precipitation remains at 60 percent.
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