Atlanta, GA – A wetter and cooler pattern is setting up across the Southeast as November closes and the first week of December begins, bringing repeated rain chances and potential travel disruptions across the region.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Nov. 29 through Dec. 5 are expected to trend near to below normal across a large portion of the Southeast — including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, northern Florida, and portions of Mississippi. The coolest anomalies appear over the Carolinas and northern Georgia, where early mornings may dip into the upper 30s and low 40s.
NOAA’s precipitation outlook shows a strong, high-confidence zone of above-normal precipitation stretching from Mississippi and Alabama through Georgia, the Carolinas, and into parts of Florida. This pattern suggests several storm systems may pass through the region, increasing the likelihood of multiple wet days, periods of heavy rain, and scattered thunderstorms.
Cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Birmingham, Tallahassee, Columbia, and Greenville should prepare for steady rain, with the potential for heavier downpours depending on how each system develops. While widespread severe weather is not indicated at this range, localized flooding or ponding on roads is possible — particularly in urban or low-lying areas.
Higher elevations such as the North Georgia mountains and the western Carolinas may see chilly rain, with only a very low chance of any wintry mix at the highest peaks if overnight temperatures drop enough.
Forecasters emphasize that this is a pattern outlook, not a single storm. However, the setup favors consistent moisture flow and a storm track capable of impacting commutes and regional travel through early December.
Residents across the Southeast should monitor local forecasts as rainfall becomes more frequent.
