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Forecasts for Georgia — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 10:20 AM EST on November 09, 2009 ... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from late tonight through Wednesday morning... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * north and portions of central Georgia. The watch area is generally north of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line. * From late tonight through Wednesday morning * deep tropical moisture is expected to spread into north and central Georgia beginning late tonight... and continue through Tuesday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida move east across the Florida Panhandle. Widespread heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches... with locally higher amounts of 8 inches... can be expected over much of north and central Georgia by Tuesday night and early Wednesday. * Creeks and streams will respond to the rain with fairly rapid rises expected... especially in the mountains and across the Atlanta Metro area. Minor flooding of major rivers is also likely. Depending on the location of the highest rainfall amounts... some moderate flooding can be expected. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Now is the time to take any necessary precautions to protect life and property... before the rain begins. You should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio and television for the latest information on this developing weather situation.