Memorial Day Downpour Expected In GA: See Timeline

ATLANTA, GA — The unofficial start to summer will be wet as storms are forecast to batter Georgia on Memorial Day weekend.

The National Weather Service on Friday alerted residents to the "unsettling" weather pattern set to start Saturday.

While north Georgia may escape the 90-degree heat, the region may face scattered thunderstorms that could last through next week, the NWS reported. By Monday, Memorial Day, the storms could spread to other parts of the state.

In metro Atlanta and surrounding areas, the forecast showed showers and thunderstorms could start after 11 a.m. Saturday; however, showers may sprinkle before then. On Sunday, the downpour is set to begin before 8 a.m. and could last into the afternoon, possibly dampening commutes to and from church.

Anyone wanting to celebrate Memorial Day outdoors should be mindful the NWS is predicting a 70 percent chance of rain in the metro. While morning showers fall, a thunderstorm is possible after 2 p.m. Monday.

Storms could hit Georgia day and night through at least Thursday, according to the NWS forecast.

Temperatures in the state will range from the low 70s to the low 90s, depending on the area.

Here is the National Weather Service's Friday noon detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent..

Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

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