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October 7, 2026

Tropical System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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Northwest Georgia will remain dry and warm through Friday, but forecasters are closely watching a tropical system in the Gulf that could bring significant rainfall, gusty winds and thunderstorms to the region this weekend.

The National Weather Service says Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, although considerable uncertainty remains concerning its eventual track and the extent of its impacts on Georgia.

For Thursday, Chattooga County can expect sunny skies with a high near 87 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 58.

Friday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 85, but conditions could begin changing Friday night as moisture associated with the tropical system moves northward. A slight chance of showers develops after 2 AM.

Rain chances increase to 50% Saturday, with a high near 75. Showers become likely Saturday night, when thunderstorms will also be possible and rain chances increase to 70%.

Showers are likely again Sunday, with thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Sunday’s high will be near 74 degrees, with a 70% chance of precipitation.

The National Weather Service says current projections indicate one to three inches of rainfall could fall across portions of north and central Georgia, although amounts will depend heavily on the eventual track of the tropical system.

Forecasters say sustained winds around 15 mph with gusts potentially reaching 25 to 30 mph are also possible. Heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding and rises along rivers, creeks and streams.

There could also be a tornado threat depending on the system’s eventual track and strength.

Forecasters emphasize that considerable uncertainty remains regarding the timing, location and intensity of the system. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.

Conditions should gradually improve early next week as the tropical system weakens and a drier air mass moves into the region.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Columbus Day

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Pleasant Weather Through Friday; Rain Chances Increase This Weekend

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Chattooga County and the surrounding area will enjoy several more days of dry, pleasant fall weather before rain chances increase over the weekend as forecasters continue watching a developing system in the Gulf of Mexico.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Pleasant Weather Returns Before Weekend Rain Chances Increase

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A stretch of drier and more seasonable early-October weather is settling into northwest Georgia following the passage of a cold front, but forecasters say rain chances will return by the weekend as Gulf moisture begins moving back into the region.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Sunday Ahead Before Drier, More Fall-Like Weather Arrives

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A wet and cloudy Sunday is in store for Chattooga County before a cold front brings several days of drier and more fall-like weather to Northwest Georgia.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rain And Storms Increase Saturday, Wet Sunday Ahead For Chattooga County

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Rain chances will increase across Chattooga County Saturday as a frontal system moves into northwest Georgia, bringing scattered thunderstorms before more widespread rainfall arrives Sunday.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wet Weekend Ahead As Fall Temperatures Return To Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia is in for a significant weather change this weekend, with unseasonably warm conditions giving way to increasing rain chances, the potential for locally heavy rainfall and noticeably cooler temperatures by Sunday and early next week.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Weekend Ahead As Cooler Temperatures Move Into Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will get one more day of hot, dry weather Thursday before a significant change brings increasing rain chances and much cooler temperatures for the weekend.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Unseasonably Warm Finish To September Before Stormy Weekend

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Chattooga County will close out September with sunshine and temperatures well above normal, but a major change in the weather pattern is expected by the weekend.

The National Weather Service says Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Winds will be light, becoming southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 61.

Forecasters say Wednesday’s temperatures across the region will run approximately 8 to 12 degrees above normal for the final day of September.

The warm weather continues Thursday with sunshine and a high near 90. Friday could be even warmer, with a high near 91 before moisture begins returning to the area. A 30% chance of showers develops Friday afternoon, increasing to 50% Friday night.

A much wetter pattern is expected for the weekend.

The chance of rain increases to 70% Saturday, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Rain chances climb to 80% Saturday night and Sunday.

The National Weather Service says Sunday will need to be watched for the possibility of stronger thunderstorms as a weather system moves through the region. Forecasters caution that details concerning the strength of the storms could change as the weekend gets closer.

Heavy rainfall could also become a concern. Current guidance indicates several inches of rain could be possible from Friday into early next week, potentially creating a risk of flash flooding in parts of north Georgia.

Temperatures will turn noticeably cooler behind the system. Sunday’s high is forecast near 78, followed by highs around 76 Monday and 74 Tuesday.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny, Warmer Weather Tuesday Before Rain Chances Return This Weekend

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Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected across Chattooga County Tuesday as dry high pressure remains in control of the weather.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerlike Heat Returns Before Wetter Weekend

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A dry start to the week will give way to summerlike temperatures across Chattooga County before rain and thunderstorms return for the weekend.