Weather experts have long said forecasting long range can be iffy at best. Now, as if to drive home that point, they are telling us we may have some rain next week, just days after a gloomy advisory that it might be a week or do before any significant rainfall. Drought now covers more than 75% of state
For the Gainesville are, the chances for rain next week have jumped from about 20 percent to 60.
In an advisory issued Saturday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said “Chances are increasing in seeing some decent rainfall across north and central Georgia from a storm system that could approach the area by the middle to end of next week. This could provide some relief for the building drought conditions.” But forecasters cautioned that “uncertainty remains.”
Gainesville area 7-day forecast:
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.