Rain will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through this afternoon, with periods of heavy rainfall possible—especially overnight as a system moves through the region. Most areas are expected to pick up about 1 to 2 inches of rain, which could lead to ponding on roads and poor drainage—especially where leaves are clogging storm drains.
Waves of rainfall are expected across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia from today through Tuesday as a cold front and multiple disturbances move across the region. The first round of showers began early this morning, and additional periods of rain will continue throughout the day. Temperatures locally remain in the 40s and 50s, so no winter weather impacts are expected for our area.
Dry conditions will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia through the day, but changes arrive tonight as the next weather system moves in. High clouds will continue to stream across the region, and while humidity levels will drop near fire-danger thresholds, the dry air is expected to ease after today.
Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will stay dry and cool through Saturday as high pressure remains in control of the region. Forecasters say these dry conditions, combined with low humidity and breezy northwest winds, may create elevated fire danger across parts of north and central Georgia.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a cool, calm, and pleasant Thanksgiving, with clear to mostly clear skies settling over the region. After several unseasonably warm days this month, temperatures have dropped back to more seasonable levels—and today will feel like the official arrival of late fall. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 40s to near 60, with a noticeable chill in the air.
Mostly cloudy skies settled over Chattooga County this morning with temperatures around 65 degrees, and today’s weather will continue to feel unusually warm for late November. A few passing showers are possible, mainly during the morning hours, but most of the day will remain dry with clouds lingering and highs climbing into the mid-70s. Tonight will stay mild, with temperatures dipping only into the low 50s.
Unseasonably warm weather continues to dominate the pattern across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, and this trend shows no signs of breaking anytime soon. Temperatures, already well above what is typical for late November, are expected to remain elevated through at least the middle of next week. In fact, several days may come close to setting new record highs as the region remains locked under stubbornly warm air.
