Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Sunday Afternoon and Evening

GEORGIA — Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for a wet Sunday afternoon and evening, as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for August 10, 2025. Forecasters say showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected, particularly in east central Georgia, and could bring locally heavy rainfall to some areas.

Weather Outlook for Today

According to the NWS, showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening, with the heaviest rainfall expected in east central Georgia. While severe weather is not anticipated, some storms could still produce brief downpours, lightning, and gusty winds.

The outlook covers a wide portion of the state, from metro Atlanta to rural counties, and includes Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Bibb, Baldwin, Clarke, Floyd, Forsyth, Hall, Rockdale, and dozens more. Residents in these areas are advised to monitor local forecasts throughout the day.

Looking Ahead: The Week’s Forecast

The NWS says the unsettled weather pattern will persist through the week, with daily scattered thunderstorms likely from Monday through Saturday. Most storms will remain non-severe, but some could produce localized heavy rain.

The agency distinguishes between the terms:

• Isolated thunderstorms — less than 20% coverage in a forecast area, often localized but still capable of producing intense rain, lightning, and wind.
• Scattered thunderstorms — 30% to 50% coverage, more widespread than isolated storms but still leaving gaps where no rain falls.

Counties Included in the Hazardous Weather Outlook

The alert affects a large section of Georgia, including but not limited to:
Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Lumpkin, Macon, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Murray, Muscogee, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Troup, Upson, Walker, Walton, Washington, White, Whitfield, Wilkinson.

Staying Safe During Storms

While these storms are not expected to be severe, the NWS advises caution when outdoors, especially during lightning activity. If thunder is heard, it’s best to move indoors immediately. Heavy rainfall could also cause temporary flooding in low-lying areas and on roads with poor drainage.

For real-time updates, residents can check the National Weather Service and local media outlets for changing conditions.

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