Georgia residents should prepare for a rainy and potentially stormy night as weather patterns shift, bringing colder temperatures and gusty winds across the state. A series of showers, increasing overnight, are expected to persist through Thursday, with a clearer forecast by Friday and into the weekend.
The Forecast:
Today:
• Skies will become increasingly cloudy, with a high near 62 degrees.
• Winds will pick up from the east at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight:
• Showers are likely this evening, with potential thunderstorms moving in after 2 a.m.
• The low will drop to around 46 degrees, with sustained east winds of 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
• Rain chance is 80%, with up to half an inch expected in some areas.
Thursday:
• Showers are likely to continue, primarily through 1 p.m., with a high near 55 degrees.
• Winds will slow slightly to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
• Rainfall could add another quarter to half an inch, with an 80% chance of precipitation.
Thursday Night:
• Partly cloudy skies will bring some relief, with temperatures dropping to around 44 degrees.
• Light northwest winds around 5 mph are expected.
Friday and Saturday:
• Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 63 degrees and gusts up to 15 mph.
• Clear skies and a low of around 40 degrees Friday night will set the stage for a sunny Saturday, with a high near 66 degrees.
In Context: Georgia’s weather is taking a turn as a front brings in rain and winds from the east, marking a transition to colder and clearer conditions by the weekend. Such shifts are common during the fall season, often leading to gusty storms followed by clearer skies and cooler air.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist with 25-years experience in journalism. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is the publisher of The Georgia Sun and a fifth-generation Georgian.
