Tropical Storm Bertha Forms; Flash Flood Risks Arise In GA

As Tropical Storm Bertha puts the northern Gulf on alert, forecasters say there should be no direct hit to north and central Georgia.

However, the system will support humidity and raise chances for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office.

NWS Meteorologist Meredith Wyatt on Monday told Patch portions of south Georgia could experience an uptick in cloud cover and possibly more rain than other areas due to Bertha, which is expected to continue pushing westward.

Bertha was located about 70 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, as of the National Hurricane Center's 10 a.m. CDT update.

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Though Bertha may not directly slam Georgia, floodwaters could arise with storms Wednesday, according to the NWS.

Metro Atlanta is among towns that could experience a 15 percent slight risk of localized flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and overnight.

"Interplay between moisture streaming off of Tropical Storm Bertha and a stalling frontal boundary will support training showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the forecast area, leading to heightened chances for localized flash flooding," the NWS stated.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency offers online flooding and flash flooding tips.

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

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5-10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday: Showers likely before 8 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.