Atlanta is slogging through a soggy start this morning as light rain and scattered thunderstorms roll across the city. Roads are wet, visibility is down, and early drivers are dealing with brief but occasionally heavy downpours. Temperatures are sitting in the upper 60s (around 68°F), and spots that get hit by multiple storms could see quick urban and poor-drainage flooding where cells keep training over the same neighborhoods.
Flood Watch Through 8 a.m. Thursday
A Flood Watch is in effect through 8 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 7, according to NWS Peachtree City. Forecasters expect multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms to sweep the area, with widespread rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2.5 inches and isolated pockets of 4 inches or more. That is enough to trigger flash flooding in low-lying and urban zones. Training storms and bursts of heavy rain remain the main worries, so officials urge residents to monitor updates and be ready to move quickly if a Flood Warning is issued.
Timing And Wind
Showers and thunderstorms are most likely before 11 a.m., then skies should turn partly sunny with a high near 73°F this afternoon. Behind the front, northwest winds will ramp up to around 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, making for blustery conditions, especially on elevated roads and bridges. The payoff comes late in the week, as the air is expected to dry out Friday with milder temperatures settling in over the weekend.
Plan For The Commute
If you are heading out this morning, give yourself extra time, slow down on wet pavement, and avoid any standing water or flooded underpasses. Even a few inches can stall a car or push it off course. For earlier coverage and local tips, see our rush hour soaker. Keep an ear on local forecasts in case watches are upgraded to warnings.
