Continued dry conditions are expected across north Georgia through the start of the weekend, but the chances for rain will increase late Saturday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “Unfortunately,” forecasters say, “any rainfall will likely not make much of a dent in drought conditions.”
A passing cold front will bring “quick-hitting” chances for showers and thunderstorms, some strong, Sunday. Accumulations are expected to remain light (generally less than three-quarters of an inch), “and are unlikely to quell our worsening drought conditions,” forecasters say.
The odds of getting at least half-an-inch range from 13% in Macon to 52% in Rome. Gainesville can expect less than two-tenths of an inch.
And low rainfall amounts are expected over the next 7-10 days with the drought only likely to worsen.
NWS 7-day outlook for Gainesville and vicinity:
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.