ATLANTA — Although skies are sunny on Monday afternoon, heavy rainfall is still forecast for the rest of this week, with several rounds moving through the region.
Currently, expected total rainfall amounts may range from 2 inches across the southern portions of metro Atlanta to as high as 6 inches in the north Georgia mountains by Friday. Rainfall amounts of 2-to-4 inches are likely in metro Atlanta, with higher rainfall totals north of the I-20 and I-85 corridors.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of northwest Georgia, including Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, Whitfield, Murray, Polk and Gordon counties from Tuesday morning through Friday morning in advance of the heavy rainfall.
Here's when to expect the rainfall through the rest of the week:
MONDAY EVENING
On Monday evening, clouds will begin to build back in with a chance of showers after midnight.
TUESDAY MORNING
On Tuesday morning, expect showers to work their way back into metro Atlanta following the morning rush hour.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Heavier rain is expected across north Georgia late Tuesday and into Wednesday.
More rounds of heavy rain are expected to pass through the area through the remainder of the week.
PRIMARY THREATS
Heavy rainfall over already saturated ground may bring flash flooding with little or no advance notice. Periods of heavy rain can quickly overwhelm or clog storm drains and ditches with debris and cause extensive street flooding and road ponding.
At this time of year, this is especially true as fallen leaves and other debris can clog drainage systems.
Flooding of the larger creeks and rivers is likely with some of the expected heavy rainfall amounts and should be monitored closely. Rapid accumulations of rainfall can produce flooding conditions quickly, so remain alert to changing forecast conditions.
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