Periods of rain and possible thunderstorms are expected today in Gordon County, with showers likely before 3 p.m. and a chance of thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. A slight chance of showers will continue into the late afternoon. Some storms may produce heavy rainfall, and patchy fog is possible during the morning hours before 10 a.m.
High temperatures will reach near 70 degrees. Winds will shift from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph to the northwest later in the morning, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, with rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch possible. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy, with lows dropping to around 36 degrees.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Gordon County as the risk of flash flooding continues due to excessive rainfall. Multiple rounds of rain are expected across north Georgia overnight and into Saturday afternoon, when a cold front is forecast to move through and end the threat.
Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts reaching up to 6 inches. Excessive runoff could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone areas. The Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday evening.