Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, Wind Gusts Wednesday In GA

GEORGIA — Severe weather is possible Wednesday night into Thursday across north Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.

Thunderstorms will move into north Georgia on Wednesday night, with storms potentially becoming strong to severe overnight. The primary threats with any severe storms will
be damaging wind gusts, brief tornadoes and heavy rain, according to the NWS.

On Thursday, isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible.

A wind advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday for much of north and central Georgia.

Winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 45 mph are expected, and may cause scattered power outages and downed trees. Due to the gusty winds and dry fuels, high fire danger conditions are expected across the area this afternoon and evening, the NWS said.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

With a surge of moisture moving in ahead of the overnight storm system, the humidity level will likely bottom out in the low to mid 30s for several hours Wednesday afternoon.

With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions are expected for any ongoing fires. Burning outdoors is not recommended.

Weather Forecast For Metro Atlanta

Wednesday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday night

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Sunday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.