Remnants of Francine continue northward: What to expect in Georgia

Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday but weakened quickly as it moved inland. Here in Georgia, the main impact will be heavy rainfall through the weekend.

By Sunday, metro Atlanta could record up to 3 inches of rain, according to the National Hurricane Center.

“While most of this rainfall will be welcome given (the current) dry conditions, localized flash flooding concerns could present themselves,” according to the National Weather Service.

A flood watch will be in effect for much of West Georgia through Saturday morning, with up to 3 inches of rain is possible.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the NWS warned.

That side of the state will also be under a Level 1 of 5 threat for severe weather on Friday. Under those conditions, an isolated, brief tornado is possible.

In metro Atlanta, thunderstorms aren’t expected to reach severe levels, but excessive rain is projected, the NWS reports. A soggy ground, coupled with breezy conditions, could bring down trees and power lines.

Keep an eye on NWS watches and warnings for your area here.

The hurricane made landfall Wednesday just after 6 p.m. in Terrebonne Parish, according to the NHC. The area is about 90 miles southwest of New Orleans.

The system weakened quickly as it progressed inland.

“While this track will keep the core of the direct impacts well to our west, we will be situated on the moist right side of the system,” the NWS’ Atlanta office reported.

Temperatures are taking a dip, too. In metro Atlanta, high temps will stay in the mid-70s through Tuesday.