Georgia Weather Forecast: Much-Needed Rain Begins Monday

ATLANTA, GA — A strong storm system heading for Georgia is expected to finally bring rain. Showers are expected to begin Monday afternoon and could run through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

A few thunderstorms could be severe, according to forecasters, with storms Tuesday possibly including gusty winds and possibly some small hail.

The week will finish mostly sunny, but will bring a shift to cooler temperatures, from a high near 72 degrees on Tuesday to a high at 57 degrees by Friday.

The extended forecast doesn't get any warmer — we could see freezing temperatures before mid-December.

Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

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