Rain, thunderstorms return Thursday

To Quote Luke Bryan: Rain is a good thang!!!

And rain will return to the Metro Atlanta area Thursday, with some of the heavier downpours moving through the afternoon and evening hours.

The animation below illustrates the Futurecast Radar for North Georgia and Metro Atlanta.

Thunderstorms may produce a few stronger wind gusts, but little to no severe weather threat is to be expected.

Instead, anticipate a good soaking -- anywhere from 0.5 to 1 inch throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

We Need the Rain

Month to date, Metro Atlanta is experiencing a Top 10 Driest February! With only 1.35″ of rain registered at the Airport, only 36% of the monthly rainfall has fallen so far since the first of the month.

On average, Winter is the Wettest Season for Metro Atlanta.... but not this “year”. Instead, we are experiencing the 3rd Driest Winter, though this standing may improve to a Top 10 Driest Winter after tomorrow’s rain.