Atlanta weather: Heavy localized rain expected Monday afternoon

Name: Monday midday weather forecast
Uploaded: 2026-06-07T22:29:53-04:00
Description: Rain moving into Georgia. More expected later today with the possibility of flash flooding because of high rainfall rates.

Monday midday weather forecast

Rain moving into Georgia. More expected later today with the possibility of flash flooding because of high rainfall rates.

ATLANTA - North Georgia is facing another round of wet weather as a flood watch remains in effect for metro Atlanta and much of the region through Monday evening. The greatest concern is not widespread flash flooding, but isolated areas that could receive several inches of rain in a short period of time, according to the FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team.

What we know:

While recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions, the region still needs more soaking rain. Fast-moving summer downpours often produce runoff instead of allowing moisture to penetrate deeply into the soil where plants and trees need it most.

Scattered showers were already moving across parts of west Georgia and along the Alabama state line late Monday morning. Rain coverage is expected to increase throughout the afternoon and evening as abundant moisture and thick cloud cover remain in place across the Southeast.

The heaviest downpours could produce urban flooding on roads and cause creeks and streams to rise quickly. Most of North Georgia is included in an elevated risk area for excessive rainfall.

Rain chances remain high through Tuesday, with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected. Most communities are expected to receive rain over the next two days, although totals will vary significantly from one location to another. Some isolated areas could receive several inches of rainfall while nearby communities see much lower amounts.

Temperatures will remain below average early in the week because of clouds and rain, but hotter and more humid conditions are expected to return by the end of the week, with highs approaching 90 degrees and heat index values becoming a concern.