Tropical Storm To Bring 'Dangerous' Conditions To GA Coast: Latest Forecast

With Tropical Storm Imelda expected to dangerously threaten conditions along the Georgia coast, forecasters predict storms should be arriving early this week in other parts of the state.

Georgians are warned of surfing and swimming at beaches this week as waves could be menacing, while fall-like conditions may arise elsewhere in the state.

Here's what to know:

Tropical Storm Imelda

The National Hurricane Center on Monday said Imelda was bringing tropical storm conditions to parts of northwest Bahamas, and was expected to continue dropping rain in eastern Cuba and the Bahamas through Tuesday.

Residents in those areas could ultimately face flash and urban and flooding, along with mudslides in higher elevations, the NHC said.

The NHC said a hurricane watch may be needed late Monday in Bermuda.

Rainfall associated with Imelda may also bring isolated flash and urban flooding conditions through Tuesday to the Carolinas' coastal regions.

Though the National Weather Service on Sunday said Imelda will not directly impact north and central Georgia, the system could partner with Hurricane Humberto to generate swells and high surf conditions in the Peach State's coastal area.

The "dangerous marine conditions" and rip currents could move north along the East Coast in coming days, the NHC said.

In the Savannah area, a high surf advisory will go into effect at 8 p.m. Monday and will last through 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory will be issued for coastal Bryan, Chatham, Liberty and McIntosh counties.

Additionally, there is a risk of treacherous high rip currents until 8 p.m. Monday for Georgia beaches, according to the NWS.

Massive breaking waves of 5-6 feet are anticipated in surf zones, making swimming and surfing dangerous, the NWS said. Localized beach erosion may also be present.

"Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help," the NWS said in its advisory.

Georgia Storms

Though Georgia will not see be directly hit by Imelda, the NWS reported the northern and east-central regions could experience isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday.

In a 6 a.m. update Monday, the NWS said dry and breezy conditions may persist through the week, but temperatures may feel warm and humid before fall-like temperatures arrives after Wednesday.

The NWS said the severe weather risk is low in the north and central areas, which include metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Here is the National Weather Service's Monday morning forecast for metro Atlanta:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.