12-25-18
(Cleveland)- After a beautiful Christmas day, weather forecasters with the National Weather Service say Heavy rainfall is likely with the next storm system, which is expected to enter our area in the later part of the week.
This heavy rain will increase the threat for flooding across north and central Georgia starting Thursday and into the weekend.
According to forecasters, the main concern will be midday Thursday through late Friday. Current forecast rainfall amounts for this period range between 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts.
These rainfall amounts will increase the risk of flash flooding and river flooding over the area. Forecast models differ somewhat on the duration of time this swath of moisture will remain some indicate this excessively wet pattern could persist well into next week, keeping the region extremely soggy into the new year.
Minor flooding of some of the larger creeks or rivers is likely with the expected storm total rainfall amounts and should be monitored closely. Stay alert to changing forecasts. A Flood or Flash Flood Watch is likely to be issued in the next day or two for large portions of north and central Georgia.
