Atlanta, Georgia – Residents across Georgia and South Carolina should prepare for a warmer-than-average stretch March 5-11, with periodic rain chances that could slow travel and gradually elevate river levels across the Southeast.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, both states fall within a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. In addition, much of Georgia and South Carolina carries a 90 to 100 percent chance of well above-normal temperatures, signaling a mild and moisture-rich pattern across the region.
In Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbia, Charleston and Greenville, most precipitation will fall as rain. Warmer air will dominate statewide, eliminating any threat of wintry weather and allowing rainfall to move efficiently into streams and rivers.
Periods of steady rainfall may create ponding along Interstates 75, 85, 20 and 95, especially in urban corridors and low-lying coastal areas. The Savannah, Chattahoochee and Congaree rivers could see gradual rises if multiple systems track across the same basins.
Residents should clear storm drains, check gutters and allow extra commute time during heavier rain. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional advisories could be issued if rainfall trends increase.
