Scattered rain this evening gives way to widespread rain and storms Friday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is bracing for a wet and unsettled few days as two consecutive First Alert Weather Days will bring widespread showers and storms Friday and Saturday.

You should prepare for rain, with a flood watch already in effect for the north Georgia mountains and north Metro.

Today: Isolated storms before the main event

This afternoon will see isolated showers developing with highs climbing to the upper 80s to low 90s. The coverage of showers will increase slightly during, and after sunset.

Scattered rain continues overnight as a cold front moves in and stalls over us.

Friday: First Alert Weather Day — Widespread storms

This is the day to pay close attention. Friday marks the first of two First Alert Weather Days, with rain expected throughout the day — morning, afternoon and evening. Widespread showers and storms will develop, bringing the potential for flooding, especially across the north Georgia mountains…

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