ATLANTA — Two storm systems deliver a 1-2 punch of widespread rainfall to the Atlanta area and north Georgia this week. In total, parts of our area could see rain totals of upwards of four inches between now and the end of Saturday.
The first storm system will impact the area Tuesday into early Wednesday, delivering one to 1.5 inches of rain.
We'll catch a brief break with dry weather all day Thursday. But Friday into Saturday, the second storm system moves in with another two to three inches of rain.
Although the rain isn't all delivered in a single calendar day, we'll have to watch for flooding issues as each storm system works through the area. Creek, stream, and river levels will run high and some could enter flood stage.
Models differ a little bit on where the bullseye of rain will end up over the next seven days. The American model shows the highest rain totals along and south of I-20, with many 4"+ amounts. It shows 2"+ rain totals across far north Georgia. The European model has that bullseye over the entire Atlanta metro with widespread 4" to isolated 5" totals.
Timeline
Round #1 will impact the area Tuesday into Wednesday.
Tuesday morning
Isolated to scattered showers start working into the area, but the rain will not be widespread.
Tuesday Afternoon
As we enter the afternoon, more widespread rain starts to push in from the southwest. It will quickly turn very wet, with widespread rain expected by the start of the PM commute.
Tuesday Evening
Rain continues to fall. At times, it could be heavy.
Tuesday Night
Widespread rain continues to work over the area. It will turn a little lighter in nature by the end of the night.
Wednesday Morning
Widespread rain comes to an end, but scattered showers will still work their way through the area for the morning commute. These eventually taper off altogether as the morning progresses.
Wednesday Afternoon
Some sunshine breaks through the clouds as we begin the process of drying out
Thursday
The nicest day of the work week! We'll have partly cloudy and dry day from start to finish with highs in the low to mid 70s.
Friday/Saturday
Our second storm system works through the area. This again will bring widespread rain. At times, it could turn very heavy. Rain totals over the two days will be two to three inches on average.
Sunday
Dry weather moves back in for the finish of the weekend! Highs will be cooler, around 60 degrees.