Gilmer County Emergency Management

* * * WEATHER HEADS UP * * *

⚠️ 6/1 1PM - Severe Weather Risk Today ⚠️

A line of storms ongoing across TN and AL will move into North Georgia over the next few hours. While storms may weaken somewhat as they move through, a few could still become strong to severe with:
🌬️ Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
🧊 Quarter-size hail
⛈️ Frequent lightning
Additional storms may also develop later this evening depending on how much instability recovers. Stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings.

ATLANTA — While much of Georgia remains in an extreme drought, there has been significant improvement in the severity of the drought overall across the state.

Last week, nearly 80% of the state was still in extreme or exceptional drought. That number has dropped to 56%, according to the new drought report.

It's now okay to stop praying for rain...

...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Georgia.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area
through late Tuesday. An anomalously moist environment will
persist over north Georgia, resulting in high rain rates
(2"+/hour) and increased chances for flash flooding. Convective
rainfall (showers and thunderstorms) may repeatedly train over
areas, and have locally high enough rainfall rates to induce
flash flooding in urban areas and areas with poor drainage, as
well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Gilmer County Emergency Management honors our fallen...

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to move across portions of north Georgia this afternoon through Monday evening. An anomalously elevated moisture environment exists over north Georgia which has resulted in high rain rates (2"+/hour) that are expected to continue through Monday night which will lead to an increased chance for flash flooding. Convective rainfall (showers and thunderstorms) may repeatedly train over areas, and have locally high enough rainfall rates to induce flash flooding in poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Please take extra caution if participating in outdoor activities near bodies of water.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Georgia.

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected today with the highest coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. A few storms could become strong to severe bringing the risk for strong wind gusts and frequent lightning.

Additionally, locally heavy rainfall can be expected, which could
lead to localized flash flooding concerns.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected Saturday through Thursday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours, which will bring the risk for locally heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. A few storms could become severe.