First Alert Weather Day: Rain Returns Wednesday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Unusually warm, humid air takes hold through the overnight hours, keeping overnight temperatures exceptionally mild and near record-warm levels. Showers will begin breaking out across northwest Georgia toward daybreak as a moisture-rich storm system approaches from the west.Peak Rain and Storm ActivityRain spreads across northern Georgia through the morning and afternoon hours. As cooler, trapped air erodes by midday, scattered thunderstorms will develop alongside widespread rain. While atmospheric conditions will limit widespread severe weather, an isolated strong storm with gusty winds remains possible across northwest Georgia.Soaking rain will be locally heavy at times, especially across far north Georgia and the mountain communities where totals could top two inches. Although recent dry ground will readily absorb most of the downpours, brief nuisance street ponding is possible during heavier bursts.Lingering ShowersThe main push of heavy rain and