Heavy rain to return to north Georgia Wednesday
After a rainy end to the weekend, the FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the next round of wet weather to the region by midweek.
In contrast to the early January tornado outbreak across the state, Wednesday's storms will likely arrive earlier in the day when the atmosphere is more stable, therefore limiting the potential for severe storm development.
The latest models indicate a strong storm system will move out of Texas through the Deep South over the next 48 hours before arriving in north Georgia late Tuesday. However, the greatest impacts will likely be felt Wednesday morning.
The timing of the heaviest rain will be early Wednesday morning. During this time localized flooding and gusty winds will be possible. Due to the highest energy within the storm system being used along the northern Gulf Coast, that usually protects our area from severe storms. That's why our severe storm potential is much lower.
In contrast to the early January tornado outbreak across the state, Wednesday's storms will likely arrive earlier in the day when the atmosphere is more stable, therefore limiting the potential for severe storm development.
2023 has gotten off to a rainy start and this storm system will add to the above average precipitation totals.
Nonetheless, stay weather aware throughout the day and prepare for inconveniences as a result of the midweek storm system.
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