ATLANTA — Severe storms are possible over parts of north and central Georgia Thursday according to 11Alive meteorologist Wes Peery.
These showers and storms are moving into the state ahead of a cold front. A few flurries are possible in the north Georgia mountains Thursday night but nothing like the snowfall that hit the area last weekend.
The primary threats from these storms include torrential rainfall amounts and damaging winds. The formation of isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out from any storms that develop but it is unlikely.
Most of Georgia is under a level 1 threat for severe weather, which means isolated severe storms are possible.
Thursday morning
The rain will continue to push through metro Atlanta this morning.
The heavy rainfall may cause more isolated spots of flash flooding too as 1-2" of rain is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch has already been issued for areas to the north and west of Atlanta, including Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee and Polk counties through Thursday afternoon.
Thursday afternoon
A few spotty light showers are possible for the rest of the afternoon but most of the rainfall is should be done.
Later on this evening, a wintry mix is possible in the highest elevations of the north Georgia mountains but impacts appear unlikely.
After starting off in the middle 60s Thursday morning, temperatures will fall into the lower to middle 50s.
Thursday night
After the rainfall tapers off Thursday evening, temperatures will begin to fall into the 30s. Before the precipitation comes to an end, Wes says that some areas in the north Georgia mountains may see some snow flurries.
Friday and this weekend
On Friday, the highs will get into the mid-to-upper 40s, under sunny skies. Rain returns to our forecast once again by Sunday.
Stay with the 11Alive Storm Trackers through the remainder of the day and into the evening hours for the latest updates as well as any updated weather statements or possible warnings.
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