Heavy rain at times across Metro Atlanta today, Flood Watch extended through Saturday

Heavy rain arrived overnight, and waves of heavy rain will continue to move through Metro Atlanta today and through the weekend.

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Rainfall Totals, So Far

Since 12AM Thursday, as much as 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain has fallen across the majority Metro Atlanta, but a band of heavier rain developed on the Southside in Fayette, Spalding, Henry, Newton, Rockdale, and Walton counties.

Some of the heavier rainfall totals include:

3.13″ in Brooks
2.82″ in Social Circle
2.29″ in Conyers
2.50″ in Hampton
1.37″ in Peachtree City

Rain is expected to taper off after the Thursday morning commute, with a brief break around lunchtime. However, another round of heavy rain is expected for the evening ride home, and a few more showers on the way for Friday.

The animation below illustrates the Futurecast Radar Imagery for today into Friday evening.

Futurecast Radar Imagery Thursday Midday through Friday Evening Futurecast Radar Imagery Thursday Midday through Friday Evening

Another 1 to 3 inches of rainfall are possible through Saturday midday. As a result, the Flood Watch has been extended through 7pm Saturday for the Metro Atlanta area.