Forecasters have issued a flood watch for six counties in northwest Georgia. They say a slow-moving cold front will bring widespread showers and periods of heavy rain. It will also bring some cooler temperatures for most of the state. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Melton via Flickr.)
The weather service says high temperatures in the 70s will be replaced by afternoon temperatures topping out around the 60s in many areas.
Forecasters also have issued a flood watch for six counties in northwest Georgia. They say a slow-moving cold front will bring widespread showers and periods of heavy rain.
The weather service says rainfall amounts of 2 or 3 inches will be common, and some areas could receive as much as 4 inches of rain by Wednesday morning.
The flood watch, in effect through Wednesday morning, covers Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties.
