Tropical Storm Nate to bring wind, rain to Georgia
A tropical storm moving near Nicaragua is expected to bring gusty winds, humidity and rain to parts of Georgia.
Moisture increases Saturday with approach of #Nate. Impacts: heavy rain & gusty winds on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/4RXIAZQRt8
— Karen Minton (@KarenMintonWSB) October 5, 2017
Tropical Storm Nate, which was recently upgraded from a tropical depression, is forecast to move over the northwest Caribbean Thursday night and reach northwest Georgia Saturday into Sunday, according to Channel 2 Action News. The storm has potential to become a Category 1 hurricane.
The impacts to Georgia include tropical humidity, wind speeds up to 30 mph and between two and four inches of rain, Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said.
Tropical system to brush NW GA Sun/Mon. Impacts: wind 20-30 mph; rain 2"-4" Still early & much can change.Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/uPjWmrcTnZ
— Karen Minton (@KarenMintonWSB) October 5, 2017
High pressure should keep the bulk of strong winds west of metro Atlanta.
High pressure should keep bulk of strong winds west of metro, but numerous showers & storms Sun/Mon expected. pic.twitter.com/MJk84iOsZo
— Karen Minton (@KarenMintonWSB) October 5, 2017
“But as Nate makes progress toward the Gulf Coast, that moisture is going to start moving our way,” Minton said.
Clouds and breezy conditions are expected to increase Saturday.
There is a 70 percent chance of showers and storms Sunday and Monday, Channel 2 reported.
“There are many updates to that system,” Minton said. “And so we’ll keep you informed throughout the next several days.”
