Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a week of persistent rainfall and scattered thunderstorms, with an elevated risk of localized flooding expected to linger particularly through Thursday. The wet conditions are primarily due to a “wedge” of high pressure building southwestward down the eastern seaboard, coupled with deep moisture continually flowing northward across the state.

Forecasters are predicting widespread rainfall accumulations of 1.5 to 2.5 inches across the state in the short term, with the bulk of the precipitation is expected during the afternoon and evening hours each day.

While Northwest Georgia will see milder temperatures mainly in the 70s, central parts of the state are forecast to climb back into the mid-80s by Wednesday. By Thursday and Friday, highs across much of the state will settle into the mid-80s.

The primary concern through the middle of the week remains the potential for localized flooding. Residents in low-lying areas or those susceptible to flash flooding should monitor conditions closely, especially given the anticipated rainfall totals. The elevated flood risk is expected to persist into Thursday before conditions ease.

Detailed Forecast Breakdown:

• Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 80 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms persists mainly before 1 a.m., with a mostly cloudy sky and a low around 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: The chance of precipitation increases to 40 percent. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 8 a.m., followed by a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Skies will be partly sunny with a high near 83. Wednesday night sees a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. It will be partly cloudy with a low around 66.
• Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 2 p.m. Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 85. The chance of storms drops to 30 percent before 8 p.m. on Thursday night, with a partly cloudy sky and a low around 67.
• Friday: The week is expected to close out with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny conditions will prevail otherwise, with a high near 85.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast indicates a return to more typical summertime scattered showers and thunderstorms.