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Atlanta, GA Weather: Hurricane Isaias Brings Flood, Wind and Tornado Threats Through Sunday
Atlanta, GA – Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and the potential for tornadoes across North and Central Georgia beginning Friday night, Oct. 9, and continuing
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-10T01:35:39.733Z
Atlanta, GA – Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and the potential for tornadoes across North and Central Georgia beginning Friday night, Oct. 9, and continuing into Sunday morning, Oct. 11.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts reaching 8 inches. A Flood Watch is in effect as forecasters warn of possible flash flooding and river flooding.
The greatest flooding concerns include urban areas, locations with poor drainage and communities near creeks and streams prone to rapid rises.
Strong easterly winds are also expected to persist through the weekend, with sustained speeds of 15 to 25 mph and frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Isolated gusts could reach 60 mph in the North Georgia mountains.
Forecasters warn that saturated soils combined with prolonged strong winds could uproot trees, bringing down limbs and power lines and causing outages.
The National Weather Service also identifies a threat of several tornadoes, which could develop quickly as the hurricane moves inland.
As of 8 p.m. EDT Friday, the National Hurricane Center reported Isaias as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, approaching landfall along the western Florida Panhandle.
The storm's effects are expected to extend well inland, including the Atlanta metropolitan area and communities across North and Central Georgia.
Residents are urged to maintain access to weather warnings, avoid driving through flooded roads and exercise caution near rising waterways.
The primary window for hazardous conditions extends from after midnight Friday night through early Sunday morning. Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the hurricane moves inland and conditions evolve.