Flood Watch Issued For North, Central GA Through Christmas Eve

GEORGIA — A rainy couple of days before Christmas will turn into a warmer and drier forecast for Christmas day, weather officials said.

Until then, a hazardous weather outlook was issued for portions of north and central Georgia due to a flood watch which is in effect for central and portions of north Georgia through Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said.

Although some areas saw a break from the moderate rainfall Monday morning, additional rain will develop later on Monday. This will lead to an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain across the area through Tuesday morning.

A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

The NWS says to monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

No hazardous weather is expected past Tuesday, NWS said.

Once Christmas day comes around, the weather will be a present for those who don't like the rain or cold because there is no snow, no rain, no ice, and no bitter cold in the Atlanta region's forecast on Christmas Day.

The National Weather Service has published its Christmas Day forecast and it will feel more like spring than the first week of winter. On Christmas Day, the Atlanta metro is expected to see plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the low 60s. There is zero percent chance of precipitation.

The average high temperatures on Christmas Day across the area range from the mid-40s across north Georgia to the mid-50s across central Georgia, says the National Weather Service. Average low temperatures range from the mid-20s in north Georgia to the mid-40s in central Georgia.

The second half of this week should be pleasant with no hint of storms and highs in the mid-60s.

Here is the detailed weather forecast for the Atlanta metro:

• Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
• Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
• Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.