Soaking Storms To Slam GA, Southeast: Here's What To Expect

Forecasters on Thursday warned of heavy storms that are set to drench Georgia and other portions of the Southeast this weekend, ramping up flood threats.

Tropical moisture will drive the storms in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic, starting Thursday in eastern Texas and pushing toward the East Coast by the weekend, AccuWeather reported.

Up to 3 inches of rain are anticipated in the impacted region, with locally higher amounts possible, forecasters said.

Flash flooding may be a problem in some low-lying and urban areas, including those in Georgia, according to AccuWeather.

The National Weather Service's prediction nearly aligns with AccuWeather's forecast as the local weather service reported storms could hit starting Friday night in Georgia.

There are above 50 percent storm chances for several major cities in the Peach State through Monday night, including Atlanta.

Though there is a bit of uncertainty with how much downpour could fall, rain amounts could surpass 2 inches and reach more than 5 inches in some towns.

High temperatures will be in the 80s through Saturday before dropping to the 70s on Sunday. Lows are expected to linger in the 60s and low 70s.

Here is the National Weather Service's Thursday morning forecast for metro Atlanta:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.