Atlanta, GA, September 27, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta is preparing for the impact of Tropical Depression Nine, which formed near Cuba and is likely to strengthen into a hurricane. With expected heavy rainfall and high humidity, residents in Georgia and South Carolina are urged to stay alert. While scattered showers are predicted, forecast models indicate potential rainfall amounts of 8-16 inches, raising concerns for flooding. Tropical storm watches have been issued for parts of Florida and warnings for the Bahamas. Travel conditions are also being affected by patchy fog.
Atlanta is bracing for a potential impact from a recently formed tropical depression that is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane. The Tropical Depression Nine formed Saturday afternoon near Cuba and is expected to shift northward, possibly hitting Category 1 hurricane strength by Tuesday morning off the coast of Jacksonville.
The humidity in Metro Atlanta has made for muggy conditions, with temperatures beginning in the upper 60s, including a reading of 69 degrees in Atlanta. Patchy fog and low clouds have been reported, particularly causing travel issues in North Georgia. In places such as Blairsville, visibility dropped to zero, while Gainesville saw visibility reduced to just one mile.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated throughout Saturday afternoon, with a 30% chance of rain. High temperatures in Atlanta are expected to reach 83 degrees, but the temperature will dip to the upper 70s during the Braves game at Truist Park around 7:15 p.m. By Sunday, conditions are expected to improve, with a forecast predicting only a 10% chance of stray showers near the Tennessee-North Carolina border.
As Tropical Depression Nine progresses, it could bring heavy rainfall to coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Current models forecast several inches of rain, with potential rainfall amounts reaching between 8-16 inches in parts of the Carolinas, while some coastal areas could see totals of over a foot. The National Weather Service has issued tropical storm watches for the east coast of Florida and tropical storm warnings for sections of the Bahamas, including Nassau and Freeport.
Maximum sustained winds near the center of Tropical Depression Nine are recorded at 35 mph. As the storm approaches, meteorologist Alex Forbes has noted a significant risk of flooding, particularly along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts. Rainfall chances may also extend further inland, raising concerns for flash, urban, and river flooding across Georgia and the Carolinas into early next week.
Residents in Georgia and South Carolina are encouraged to stay alert and monitor forecasts closely as the situation is still evolving, particularly regarding the storm’s path post-Tuesday. Meteorological models present uncertainty, with potential outcomes indicating it may either curve east and remain offshore or move inland toward South Carolina or northern Georgia.
Weather Expectations Overview
- Warm Temperatures: Highs in the upper 80s expected.
- Tropical System Activity: Tropical Depression Nine expected to strengthen.
- Rainfall: Projections of 8-16 inches in parts of the Carolinas.
- Travel Conditions: Patchy fog causing visibility issues across North Georgia.
FAQs
What is Tropical Depression Nine?
A potential tropical cyclone, identified as Tropical Depression Nine, officially formed Saturday afternoon near Cuba and is expected to strengthen as it moves northward.
What are the expected impacts of Tropical Depression Nine?
The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, especially in coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, with models predicting several inches of rain.
Where are the tropical storm watches in effect?
Tropical Storm watches are in effect for the east coast of Florida and tropical storm warnings for portions of the Bahamas, including Nassau and Freeport.
Key Features of the Storm
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Formation | Tropical Depression Nine formed near Cuba |
| Projected Strength | Expected to reach Category 1 hurricane strength by Tuesday |
| Potential Rainfall | 8-16 inches in parts of the Carolinas, over a foot closer to the coast |
| Wind Speed | Maximum sustained winds at 35 mph |
| Flooding Risk | Risk of flash, urban, and river flooding across Georgia and Carolinas |
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Future Hurricane Imelda Forms, Georgia Could See Impacts
- Wikipedia: Tropical cyclone
- AccuWeather: Brewing Tropical Storm Imelda Threatens Carolinas, Georgia
- Google Search: Tropical Depression Nine
- 11Alive: What We Know About Future Imelda
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tropical Storm
- Weather.com: Hurricane Updates on Imelda
- Google News: Hurricane Imelda
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