Expect a night filled with showers due to a warm front, while a cold front approaching could trigger storms late Tuesday.
The week has kicked off with significant rainfall in Middle Georgia, and this pattern is expected to persist into tonight and tomorrow. This evening, expect a broad and steady rainfall across many areas. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate in the upper 50s and lower 60s as we move through tonight.
The breeze will continue to flow from the south-southwest at speeds of 5-12 mph, with gusts exceeding 20 mph. The majority of the area is likely to see approximately one inch of rainfall by tomorrow morning. There is potential for increased accumulation in certain areas.
Expect showers during the morning hours, with the potential for storms increasing as we move into the evening and overnight period. Anticipate temperatures reaching the upper 60s to lower 70s, accompanied by a southerly breeze at 10-15 mph, with gusts exceeding 25 mph.
Expect the most intense winds to occur overnight and continue into Wednesday morning as the cold front moves in. A Level 1 “Marginal” threat for severe weather encompasses the western portion of Middle Georgia. The primary concern arises from the potential for strong wind gusts.
There is a possibility of flash flooding in areas that are prone to it. Expect overnight temperatures to fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s, accompanied by a steady south-southwest wind blowing at 10-17 mph, with gusts exceeding 30 mph.
Midweek and What Lies Ahead
As Wednesday kicks off, rain is likely to persist due to the advancing cold front, but expect it to clear up by lunchtime. Expect overcast skies to persist through midday, with a transition to clearer conditions by evening. Middle Georgia will experience drier and cooler conditions as the front moves through on Thursday and Friday.