Georgia residents can expect a wet Wednesday following a brief dry spell, but meteorologists say there’s no need for concern about severe weather. Early forecasts predicting light snow in Georgia have changed, with temperatures expected in the high 40s.
🌧️ What We Know: Most of Georgia faces a high likelihood of rain on Wednesday, with chances exceeding 80 percent across much of the state. Central and southern regions will see the highest rainfall totals.
📍 City-by-City Breakdown: Atlanta residents have a 79 percent chance of seeing at least one-tenth of an inch of rain. Columbus and Macon face the highest odds of significant rainfall, with both cities having more than 80 percent chance of precipitation.
⚡️ Why This Matters: The incoming rain system remains mild, with forecasters predicting no severe weather or flooding concerns. This comes as welcome news for residents who were deluged by rain last week and experienced flooding.
🔮 What’s Next: Today and Tuesday will stay dry across Georgia, with highs between 45 and 52 degrees. The highest rainfall amounts Wednesday could reach half an inch in some areas, particularly in central and southern portions of the state.
☔️ Take Action: While severe weather isn’t expected, residents should still keep umbrellas and rain gear handy for Wednesday’s showers. Commuters might want to allow extra time for their Wednesday morning drive.
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.
