Chattooga County and communities across Northwest Georgia are heading into a wetter, more active stretch of weather as multiple rounds of rainfall build in this afternoon and continue into Saturday. With repeated waves moving over the same areas, forecasters say there’s an increasing chance for localized flash flooding and river flooding, especially in low-lying spots, poor-drainage neighborhoods, and areas near creeks and streams.

Rain may ramp up in phases—starting as showers today, then becoming more widespread and heavier tonight into Saturday morning. Northwest Georgia remains a prime target for the highest totals, with some locations potentially picking up around 2 inches by Saturday morning, plus additional rainfall into early Saturday afternoon. Even with recent dry conditions, heavier downpours can overwhelm drainage quickly, leading to water covering roads and rapidly rising small streams.

Saturday also brings a secondary concern: a cold front sliding in could spark isolated thunderstorms, and a few storms may become strong to severe. While instability looks limited overall, the mix of modest instability and wind shear could be enough for brief damaging wind gusts—and in a worst-case scenario, a quick spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. Any stronger storms could also intensify rainfall rates, adding to flooding concerns.

Temperatures will remain above normal through Saturday, but a noticeable change arrives behind the front. By Sunday into early next week, much drier air and more seasonable winter temperatures settle in, reducing fog potential and bringing cooler nights in the 20s to 30s with milder afternoons.