Much of north Georgia, including the Gainesville, may be in for significant rainfall over the next few days, according to the weather service but first today is expected to be dry, windy and cold and because of the winds and low humidities a Fire Danger Day.
“Rain is on the way!” forecasters said at mid-morning Saturday. “For most of north and central Georgia, we expect 1 to 2 inches of rainfall from Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. This will be much needed as drought conditions persist across most of the state.” EARLIER STORY. POSTED WEDNESDAY:
Predicted rainfall amounts include 2-3 inches in Gainesville,1.5-2 inches in Blairsville, Dalton, Rome, and Athens and pretty much any place north of an Augusta-Macon-Columbus line.
Regarding the Fire Danger Day, the weather service says outdoor burning is “discouraged” this aftrnoon and tonight.
National Weather Service (NWS) 7-day forecast for Gainesville area:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.