AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A FIRST ALERT remains in effect for overnight Sunday and Monday for the risk of flash flood and a few strong to severe thunderstorms.
The Weather Prediction Center has placed the Augusta area in its marginal risk (5%) of excessive rainfall, while the Storm Prediction has also included the CSRA in its Marginal category (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind from late tonight through the day Monday. Up to 1 to 2″ of rain is likely between midnight Sunday night and Monday evening, making localized flooding possible in flood-prone areas.
The main window of strong storms looks to be for mid-morning Monday. An isolated tornado is also possible throughout Monday morning…