Georgia residents, keep those umbrellas handy—rain is on the way. A string of showers and cloudy skies are set to move across the state, bringing wet conditions today and throughout much of the week.
☁️ What’s Happening: Showers will pop up this morning, many of them before 9 a.m., before the skies gradually clear. Expect a high of 67 degrees with breezy conditions, as gusts could reach up to 15 miles per hour.
🌙 Overnight: The chance of rain dips to 30 percent tonight, mainly after 11 p.m. Temperatures will drop to 49 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
🌦️ Monday’s Outlook: Another round of rain is possible after 1 p.m., with cloudy skies and a high near 59. The rain chances pick up overnight, rising to 50 percent. Expect gusty winds out of the east.
🌧️ Midweek Soaker: Tuesday brings an 80 percent chance of showers, with a high near 57. But that’s just the beginning—Tuesday night and Wednesday are shaping up to be the wettest days of the week, with a 90 percent chance of rain.
⚡ Thunderstorm Threat: By Thursday, rain remains likely, and a few thunderstorms could develop before the skies begin to clear later in the day.
🌤️ Drying Out by Friday: After days of wet weather, the sun will finally break through, bringing mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 to close out the workweek.
🚗 Why It Matters: Slick roads and reduced visibility could make for dangerous commutes, especially during peak morning and evening hours. Motorists should use caution and allow extra time when traveling.
☂️ What’s Next: The wettest days will likely be Tuesday through Thursday, with possible storms on Thursday afternoon. Expect a break in the rain by Friday.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
