After nearly two weeks with no precipitation, rainfall is expected to return to north Georgia this weekend.
“Although models are currently pointing towards Sunday as the wettest day, timing still remains uncertain,” the weather service said in its latest advisory Wednesday morning. “With high moisture content likely, heavy rainfall would be a concern.”
The chances of rain in the Gainesville area Sunday ranges from 45% in the early morning hours to 70% by midday.
The 7-day outlook for Gainesville and vicinity:
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.