A very slow-moving weather system will funnel moisture into Georgia this weekend and early next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with widespread rainfall amounts between 1-4 inches expected by Wednesday. In addition, some limited flooding is possible through mid-week.
“Several round of showers and thunderstorms will lead to rainfall totals in the 1-4 inch range, with local amounts near 5 inches,” the advisory says.
Northwest Georgia is expected to be least affected by the rainfall with higher amounts forecast in northeast Georgia (where 2-4 inches are expected) and the rest of the state. Two-to-three inches are expected in the Gainesville area.
High temperatures will range from the mid-60s Saturday to 89 on Friday.
The 7-day forecast for Gainesville and vicinity:
Today
Showers before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 63. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 55. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.