Stormy weather is a possibility across parts of north Georgia beginning Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says a few storms may become strong to severe. “The main hazard will be damaging winds” and “(trailing) thunderstorms may lead to locally excessive rainfall and dry soils may produce quick run-offs and an increased flash flood risk.”
The 7-day forecast for Gainesville and vicinity:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.