Weather

Showers moving through north Georgia for first time in 3 weeks

Rain and storm chances increase as Florida braces for Idalia impact this week

Don’t forget the umbrella before you head out the door today.

It’s been three weeks since we’ve seen rain, but Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is tracking some light showers moving through north Georgia.

How much rain you can expect in your neighborhood throughout the weekend, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.

Despite the rain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a national disaster declaration over drought conditions to 11 Georgia counties including Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield.

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Here’s what to know for the weekend:

Weather on the way:

  • Off and on rain Friday – Sunday
  • Rainfall amounts 0.5-1″ commonly will help, but not end the drought
  • Highs in the 50s this weekend

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