Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for several more days of wet and stormy weather as an unsettled weather pattern remains locked over the region through much of the upcoming week.

The National Weather Service says widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected daily, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. A Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight for much of north Georgia northwest of Interstate 85, including Northwest Georgia counties where heavy rainfall could quickly lead to flash flooding.

Forecasters say deep tropical moisture moving north from the Gulf of Mexico continues to fuel repeated rounds of storms. Some areas in north Georgia have already received between 5 and 8 inches of rain over the past few days, and additional heavy rainfall could bring another 2 to 3 inches in localized spots where storms repeatedly move over the same area.

Low-lying areas, creeks, poor drainage locations, and flood-prone roadways in Chattooga County and surrounding communities could see flooding issues if heavier storms develop.

While the overall severe weather threat remains somewhat limited, a few stronger storms could still produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and small hail during the afternoon and evening hours.

Forecasters say the pattern is expected to continue through the remainder of the week as a stalled weather setup keeps Northwest Georgia trapped between high pressure off the Atlantic coast and a slow-moving upper-level disturbance over the southern Plains.

Temperatures are expected to remain seasonable with highs mainly in the mid-80s and overnight lows in the mid-60s.

Motorists are urged to use caution during heavy rainfall and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.