Heavy rain, flash flood concerns
After a brief break on Tuesday, rain is back for Wednesday and Thursday. Rain will be heavy at times, and will result in some flash flooding concerns - especially for far north Georgia. Areas of north Georgia can expect 1 1/2"-3" of rain, with isolated amounts up to 4" between Wednesday morning and Thursday evening.
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A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for counties in north Georgia through Thursday evening. Rising rivers and streams and isolated flash flooding are possible.
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By afternoon, we'll transition to more persistent rain holding over areas north of I-20. Areas south of I-20 are more likely to get some decent breaks in between passing showers.
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For Thursday, a cold front will move through from late morning into the afternoon. Along the cold front, gusty thunderstorms are possible.
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As the line of thunderstorms passes, there will be a brief period of time where a couple of severe storms will be possible due to damaging wind gusts.
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