Northwest Georgia — Residents across the region should prepare for a stretch of active and potentially severe weather beginning Friday night and continuing into next week, according to the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center (SPC).
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the Southeast, with Northwest Georgia in the path of several stronger systems. The SPC has issued a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) for severe storms in Northwest Georgia Friday night, extending to most of the state on Saturday, and southeastern Georgia on Sunday.
The primary threat with these storms will be damaging winds, with large hail also a concern. The risk of tornadoes currently appears low, but forecasters caution that conditions may evolve.
“The strength of Friday night’s storms will largely depend on storm development to our west earlier in the day,” the National Weather Service said. “However, confidence is higher that severe thunderstorms will develop on Saturday.”
A series of stalled frontal boundaries will contribute to prolonged rain chances, extending through at least midweek. While widespread flooding is not anticipated, areas that experience repeated heavy rainfall could see isolated flash flooding.
Safety First: Prepare Now for Overnight Storms
With the possibility of overnight severe weather on Friday, local emergency officials urge residents to ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts while asleep, including weather radios, smartphone alerts, or community warning systems.
Forecasters recommend staying tuned to updates from the National Weather Service and trusted local media outlets for the latest information.
