Residents of Northwest Georgia are in for a cloudy Monday with highs only in the low to mid-50’s and rain showers overnight into Tuesday.

This morning, weather reports show a nearly stationary front across the south-central regions. A low pressure system is moving east along this front and is currently over the Carolinas. It is expected to move out to sea today, pushing the front south along the Gulf Coast. High pressure will build in the Appalachians, creating a wedge by early Tuesday, while the front stays in place over the Gulf. Today will have a zonal flow, shifting to a southwesterly direction on Tuesday, bringing moisture from the Gulf. This flow will cause light rain to continue into early Tuesday, with potential for heavier rain later by evening in Northwest Georgia.

Looking ahead, a longwave trough will move across the western U. S. , transporting moisture into the Southeast. This will create a frontal system from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Tennessee Valley, leading to moderate to heavy rainfall in North and Central Georgia. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, especially north of Interstate 20. Residents should prepare for rainy conditions and possible flash flooding. High temperatures will range from the upper 50s.