Severe Weather Expected Thursday Across North, Central Georgia

GEORGIA — Severe weather, including possible tornadoes, flooding, and hail, is expected across north and central Georgia Thursday into Friday morning.

Due to this, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central Georgia.

Numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Thursday into Friday morning as a strong frontal system moves through the area, the National Weather Service said. Several storms could become severe, especially across northwestern Georgia Thursday night into Friday morning. Primary threats will include tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and hail, the National Weather Service said.

There is potential for periods of heavy rain in north Georgia, which could lead to localized flash flooding and river flooding Thursday through Friday morning. A flash flood watch has also been issued for these areas.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue across portions of central and east Georgia on Friday as the surface front continues to push through the forecast area. There is a chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain over portions of north and central Georgia on Saturday and Sunday.

7-Day Forecast

Thursday afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9 p.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9 a.m. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Sunday night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Tuesday night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.