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Heavy rain, storms expected throughout the weekend

Nitz said once all the rain moves out, parts of north Georgia will see upward of 2.5 inches of rain. The metro could see around an inch, 1.5 inches. The south metro and to the east about an inch of rain. 

ATLANTA — Showers have started moving back into north Georgia, just the latest waves of showers and storms that could impact your weekend.

Our Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologists have been warning you about the coming rain and storms all week on Channel 2 Action News.

SATURDAY MORNING:

Temperatures will start out in the low 70s Saturday morning.

"Not much rain for the first part of the day. You may be dodging a few isolated showers Saturday morning," Severe 2 Team Meteorologist Brad Nitz said.

SATURDAY EVENING: 

Showers and possible storms will be scattered throughout the afternoon and into the evening Saturday.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sunday looks like it will be a repeat for Saturday. Monday and Tuesday look like they are going to be wet at times as well.

RAIN FALL:

Nitz said by the time all the rain moves out, parts of north Georgia could see upward of 2.5 inches of rain. The metro could see around 1.5 inches. The south metro and to the east could see about an inch of rain.

By mid-week next week, drier air is expected to move in.