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Atlanta Weather | Severe Weather Possible Tomorrow Night

Atlanta Weather | Severe Weather Possible Tomorrow Night

Short Term Forecast

We will continue to see showers and an occasional rumble of thunder this afternoon across most of N Georgia. Nothing is severe nor am I expecting anything top be severe this afternoon. The showers are moving towards the east at around 30mph and will drop at best  in some spots a tenth of an inch of rain. I will keep you updated this afternoon into the evening hours.

Slight Risk Tomorrow Night

The Sun Bears Watching

The Sun Bears Watching

The sun has been very active lately. Our closest star unleashed five solar eruptions in only two days last week, in fact, four of these outbursts came within a single 24-hour period. The burst produced extraordinary northern lights displays for lucky sky-watchers over the weekend.

Scientists closely monitor these events because the most powerful geomagnetic storms can disrupt satellites in orbit, cause communications interference, and damage other electronic infrastructure. But, one of the less harmful effects of geomagnetic storms is that they can amp up normal displays of Earth's auroras (also known as the northern and southern lights).

So far we haven’t heard about any interruption, but if the sun continues to remain acive, we may have to temporarily do without some services.

T-Storms On The Way

Few clouds to start today, but I think we will see a little sunshine before the clouds increase this afternoon. We will keep a slight chance (20%) for showers all day. Better chance of showers tonight North and West of the city. Low tonight will fall into the 50s.
Look for light showers for your morning commute, then a chance for strong to severe storm toward evening as a cold front approaches the area. The storms look more likely for our northern most counties. We will monitor any that move south toward the metro area, but it appears for now that storms will weaken as they push southward.

 

Long Term:

The cold front will stall just south of the city. Then move back north as a warm front, keeping the chance for showers and thunderstorms in the forecast Thursday. Another system will bring showers and thunderstorms Friday. Skies will clear late Saturday.

Atlanta Weather | Monday Night Webcast

Possible Severe Weather Wednesday Night

Possible Severe Weather Wednesday Night

As we head into the first week of March we are still above normal in terms of temps, and just about right in terms of rainfall. Lanier is at 1063.5 and still coming up from it's low point back in November at around 1057!! We are going into severe weather season with an already active winter in terms of severe storms.... I am almost 100% certain it is going to be a very active storm season....

Short Term

Dry Monday But Cloudy

Mostly cloudy skies this morning with a few sprinkles. This afternoon will feature a mix of sun and clouds and mild temps. Highs in the low to mid 60s. High pressure will help keep us dry for the most part today and tonight, but moisture from the south will win out.

Mostly cloudy skies for Tuesday with a 20% Chance of showers through the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s.

We will have a better chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday as a cold front moves into our area. Temperature ahead of the front will really warm up. Close to 70 degrees in many spots, but wet!

 

Long Term:

We will catch a break from the rain Thursday as the front clears the area. Although the front dries us out, it will not cool us down. Temps will be in the upper 60 to near 70 degrees. More rain is forecast  for Friday.