Cold Front Bringing Much-Needed Rain to North Georgia

North Georgia, September 30, 2025

News Summary

A slow-moving cold front is expected to bring steady rain and scattered thunderstorms to North Georgia, particularly in Pickens and Dawson counties. Anticipated rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches will aid in alleviating drought conditions, though caution is advised due to a slight risk of flooding. While rain is expected to persist into Friday, the forecast predicts a break in precipitation on Sunday with mostly sunny skies ahead. Additionally, a tropical wave generating showers in the Caribbean may develop into a tropical depression impacting the region early next week.

Atlanta, Georgia – A slow-moving cold front is bringing steady rain and scattered thunderstorms across North Georgia on Thursday, promising much-needed relief from drought conditions in the area. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are anticipated, particularly affecting Pickens and Dawson counties in the morning, with chances of rain increasing in metro Atlanta by afternoon.

Temperatures on Thursday are expected to remain cloudy and damp, with highs near 70 degrees, and briefly reaching the low 80s. As the day progresses, scattered showers may return overnight into Friday. While Friday’s forecast includes lingering scattered showers and storms, it is not predicted to be a complete washout.

The rainfall is particularly significant as it may help ease drought conditions in drought-stricken parts of the state. However, there is a low-end risk for instances of flooding due to limited rainfall earlier in the month, warranting caution among residents.

By Saturday, rain chances are expected to decrease with fewer showers, and Sunday will bring a break with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. Next week, residents can anticipate a small chance of rain early on, along with highs remaining steady in the low 80s.

In addition to local rainfall, there is also a tropical wave known as Invest-AL94, which is moving west at about 15 mph and generating showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean. Forecast models suggest that this disturbance may develop into a broad low over Hispaniola and the southern Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center indicates that a tropical depression is likely to form near the Bahamas by the end of the week, prompting coastal Georgia and the Carolinas to monitor this system for potential impacts, which may include rounds of rain and breezy conditions early next week.

Overnight, most areas will experience a break in the moisture, although a rogue strong storm cannot be ruled out. Overnight temperatures are expected to remain warm, dipping only to the upper 60s and lower 70s. A general level 1 out of 5 risk of severe storms exists for most areas, with primary concerns including damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and frequent rains.

Weather Overview

• Cold front bringing rain and thunderstorms on Thursday.
• Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches expected.
• Cloudy with highs near 70 degrees.
• Scattered showers returning overnight into Friday.
• Signs of drought relief in affected areas.

Tropical System Update

• Invest-AL94 moving west, expected to develop into a tropical depression.
• Monitoring for potential impacts on coastal Georgia and Carolinas.
• System could bring rain and breezy conditions early next week.

Severe Weather Risk

• Level 1 out of 5 risk of severe storms.
• Primary concerns include damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall.

Next Week Outlook

• Decrease in rain chances expected by Saturday.
• Sunny conditions on Sunday with highs in low 80s.
• Small chance of rain early next week.

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Additional Resources

• Fox 5 Atlanta: Slow Moving Cold Front
• Wikipedia: Weather
• Atlanta News First: First Alert Forecast
• Google Search: Today’s Weather in Atlanta
• WSB TV: Chance of Rain in North Georgia
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Meteorology
• Weather.com: 10-Day Forecast for Atlanta
• 11Alive: Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast

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