Hall County and the rest of Georgia were spared significant damage from the stormy weather which moved through the state overnight. Not so, though, for some people in Mississippi. Nearly 500 homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported – SRN News
Back in Gainesville, where lots of rain fell, Zach Brackett, Hall County Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Director, said Thursday morning other than the rain the county escaped with only a few downed trees. By noon Thursday, rainfall at the Gainesville airport since the storm moved in totaled 2.45 inches.
So, what now?
“Temperatures will remain around normal through the weekend and into early next week,” the National Weather Service says. “Generally dry conditions through Friday following Thursday morning showers and storms. Rain and thunderstorm (non-severe) chances return over the weekend.”
The 7-day outlook for Gainesville and vicinity:
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.