Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will see an active weather pattern develop this week as warm temperatures, rain, and even the potential for severe weather move in.

Warm Start to the Week

Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue through midweek, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s across the region. Clouds will gradually increase today as moisture returns to the area, but conditions remain dry until Tuesday.

Rain and Storms Return Tuesday–Thursday

A developing storm system to the west will bring showers and thunderstorms back to Northwest Georgia beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday.

Rain totals will vary widely across the state, but Northwest Georgia is expected to receive 1–2 inches, with some isolated pockets seeing up to 3 inches—especially near the Tennessee line. Areas farther south will see lighter rainfall.

With leaves still covering many yards and drainage areas, forecasters warn that localized nuisance flooding is possible where heavy rain falls repeatedly.

Marginal Risk for Severe Weather Tuesday

Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are included in a Level 1 of 5 (Marginal) risk for severe storms on Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The main threats include:

  • Damaging wind gusts

  • Hail

  • A low-end tornado threat

Forecasters note that instability may be limited due to cloud cover, but strong wind shear and a sharp cold front could still allow a line of storms to intensify as it moves through Tuesday evening.

Storms Continue Into Early Wednesday

Rain is likely to continue Tuesday night into early Wednesday as the cold front pushes through the region. While the severe threat diminishes overnight, an isolated strong storm cannot be ruled out before dawn Wednesday.

Cooler, Drier Weather for Thanksgiving

Behind the front, high pressure will settle over the eastern U.S., bringing noticeably cooler temperatures just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • Highs: 50s to low 60s

  • Lows: 30s to low 40s

  • Far North Georgia: Overnight temperatures may drop near or below freezing

The next chance of rain after midweek does not arrive until late in the weekend.

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.