North Georgia: Weekend plans? Saturday starts dry, but Sunday looks soggy
Friday evening weather forecast
Saturday starts dry and cloudy before scattered storms arrive in the afternoon. Sunday will bring waves of heavy rain, with up to three inches possible in some areas. High temperatures will plummet into the 60s and 70s, remaining below average through next week
ATLANTA - Residents across North Georgia and metro Atlanta face isolated Friday downpours ahead of a slow-moving cold front that will trigger widespread weekend rain and cooler fall temperatures.
LATEST WEATHER FORECAST & ALERTS
What we know:
Most areas north of the I-20 corridor remain dry with only a few scattered raindrops. Lightning and thunder have not been detected, but brief flash flooding remains possible in localized downpours.
FOX 5 Meteorologist Lauren Robinson notes that weather impacts will remain isolated through Friday evening before expanding over the weekend.
"The big events won’t happen until Saturday, then really on Sunday," Robinson said, emphasizing that Sunday will serve as the primary weather maker for the region.
Precipitation amounts will vary across the region, but most locations will see substantial rain before the system clears.
Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected across metro Atlanta and North Georgia from Sunday through Monday. Isolated areas could receive higher localized totals between 3 and 4 inches.
Outdoor plans on Sunday will likely face heavy rain disruptions, making indoor activities a safer choice. Drivers should prepare for standing water and localized flash flooding during brief downpours.
In addition, a noticeable drop in temperatures will bring a refreshing fall feel to the air by early next week.
Your forecast at a glance
By the numbers:
🌦️ Friday: A dry morning, with fog possible in some areas. Warm, humid conditions give way to isolated afternoon storms. Slow-moving storms could produce locally heavier rainfall.
🌤️ Saturday: Generally dry early, with occasional sunshine. A very warm afternoon brings more numerous showers and storms, including heavy downpours, thunder and lightning.
🌧️ Sunday: A washout, with periods of steady and occasionally heavy rain across North Georgia. Temperatures stay lower under the clouds and rain.
☔ Monday: Rain chances linger as the unsettled weather continues.
🍂 Toward midweek: Humidity drops after the rain clears, bringing weather that feels much more like fall.