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Unsettled mid-May pattern ahead for Atlanta area

Several waves of showers and some storms are possible this week in north Georgia
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ATLANTA — After a gorgeous Mother's Day weekend, unsettled weather makes a comeback to north Georgia for the work week.

We're tracking a parade of systems that will bring a chance of showers and storms to north Georgia. As of Monday, the only day without a chance of rain in the forecast this week is Thursday.

Areas of light rain and scattered showers continue through Monday afternoon. By Tuesday, rain chances increase to 80%, with some areas of rain in the morning and a few storms later in the day. We'll be tracking isolated showers/storms on Wednesday. Then to round out the week, more showers and storms are possible Friday into Saturday.

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Over the next seven days, rain totals could range from 1 to 3 inches on average, and those amounts could be higher in central Georgia. Below is the current model rainfall comparison, both showing isolated 4"+ totals south of I-20.

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Day-by-day weather forecast


Monday

Isolated showers may linger this evening, but many areas will dry out.

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Tuesday

Some areas of rain and embedded storms push into the area in the morning. At times, the rain could be fairly widespread.

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After some early afternoon lulls, additional scattered showers and storms develop for the late afternoon and evening.

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With the atmosphere having a couple of drier hours before the late-day storms develop, temperatures should rebound to around 80. This will allow for a little more energy for storms. An isolated strong or severe storm with gusty winds will be possible. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area in a Level 1 threat of severe weather for this time frame.

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Wednesday

Behind the front, isolated showers and storms could still develop Wednesday with a northwest wind. We do not expect these to turn strong or severe.

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Thursday

This will be our one completely dry day! Expect mostly sunny skies and temps in the mid-80s.

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Friday

The next storm system pushes in late Friday, bringing another wave of showers and storms to the area. Right now, we have a rain chance at 60% for the day.

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Saturday

Showers and storms are still possible Saturday in the morning to early afternoon.

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