Daily storms could threaten Georgia with flooding, high winds: forecast

GEORGIA — Much of the Southeast, including Georgia, could see heavy rain and localized flooding in the coming days, according to forecasts.

Although part of the Southeast may escape the impending storms, AccuWeather reported that precipitation could extend from northern Florida to southern and western Georgia and westward.

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Southeast Texas to western and central Louisiana could be hardest hit by the storms, AccuWeather reported.

However, the National Weather Service has predicted that Georgia will not be free of daily showers and thunderstorms.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could hit the Peach State starting Friday afternoon, causing localized flash flooding in north, central and eastern Georgia. Frequent lightning and gusty winds could be possible with a few severe thunderstorms, the NWS said.

Although no severe weather is expected in the region, a few daily storms could eventually become severe and generate localized flash flooding, frequent lightning and high winds, the NWS said.

Dry air will lose momentum in Georgia and the southern Appalachians, forcing humidity levels to decrease slightly, AccuWeather reported.

“Because of this, the risk of at least scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist through the weekend,” AccuWeather reported.

Chatham County and southeast Georgia had a moderate risk of rip currents through 8 p.m. Friday, the NWS said.

Around 2:15 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service predicted the following detailed forecast for metropolitan Atlanta:

This afternoon: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

This evening: Chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°F. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

SATURDAY: Slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. 40 percent chance of precipitation.

Saturday night: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially after 2 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday evening: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 71 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday evening: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday: 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny skies, with a high near 91.

Wednesday evening: 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy skies, with a low around 72.

THURSDAY: 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny skies, with a high near 93.