Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening... then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Windy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
... Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening...
The Flood Watch continues for
* portions of central Georgia.
* Through this evening.
* An area of low pressure developing over the Gulf of Mexico will move across North Florida and extreme south Georgia today. Moderate to locally heavy rain is expected to develop this morning... and continue through much of the day. The rain will diminish this evening as the surface low moves into the Atlantic... and then up the East Coast.
* Rainfall amounts of between 1 and 3 inches can be expected across the watch area... with locally higher amounts.
Recent heavy rain events have caused the soils to become wet or saturated with well above average stream flow levels. Several large creeks and rivers are still in minor flood. The additional rainfall will quickly turn into runoff and cause rises on streams... creeks and rivers. Therefore... the expected rainfall could result in additional widespread minor to isolated moderate flooding across the area of concern. Also... ponding of water on roads will be possible in low lying or slow draining areas due to debris in ditches and drains.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:58 AM EST on December 18, 2009
... Wind Advisory in effect from 7 am this morning to midnight EST tonight...
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 7 am this morning to midnight EST tonight for all of north and central Georgia.
A strong area of low pressure will track across North Florida and south Georgia today and tonight. The pressure gradient between this low and the high pressure to the north will cause winds to increase today. Winds of around 20 mph with gusts occasionally up to 30 mph can be expected. With saturated soils from ongoing rain... trees and powerlines will be downed at lower wind speeds than might otherwise be necessary.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least 20 mph... or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.