MACON, Ga. — The first of two cold fronts over the next week or so continues to push closer to Central Georgia. With afternoon temperatures in the 70s and a wind out of the south and southwest, the ingredients for potential strong storms are coming together. Here's what to expect...
POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
Our greatest and most widespread threat will be damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. While flash flooding is not a sure bet, it is definitely possible, especially places Macon northward.
A brief isolated tornado or two and even some hail will be possible, especially come the afternoon into the early evening.
THIS AFTERNOON:
The initial line of storms will continue to sink very slowly south with the severe weather risk continuing into the afternoon and evening. Due to the boundary slowing down, this will maximize fuel for storms and could make for a slightly more widespread threat than simply an isolated one as earlier anticipated.
Damaging straight-line winds are still the main threat along with heavy rain, but a tornado or two and even hail can't be ruled out.
TONIGHT:
The severe weather threat will come to an end late Thursday night as the last of the storms exit our area and the heating of the day is lost. By 8-9 PM, we should be able to rest easy through the remainder of the evening.
More rain will be likely on Friday, though as of now it does look to be intense.
TIMING BREAKDOWN:
THIS WEEKEND:
We'll be watching the prospects for more severe weather over the weekend as the Storm Prediction Center is already highlighting parts of the area in a risk for severe storms starting late Saturday.
Sunday morning looks to carry the greater potential for severe storms, and the 13 WMAZ Weather team will continue to monitor this and keep you updated on air and online.
Thankfully, beyond the weekend, we look much more seasonable temperature wise and dry.
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