After storms and overnight rain dumped three to six inches of rain in parts of far north Georgia, Sunday’s weather is set to be warm and humid.
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- 8:45 p.m.: The flash flood warning for Banks and Jackson counties has been canceled.
- 7:45 p.m.: A flash flood warning has been issued for Banks and Jackson counties in northeast Georgia until 10:15 p.m. Sunday.
Flash flood warning for Jackson and Banks Counties. 2-3 inches of rain has fallen and flash flooding is possible along small creeks, roads, and low areas. This includes Jefferson, Commerce, Homer, Braselton, Maysville, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Apple Valley and Banks Crossing pic.twitter.com/6eMkeslTVK
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Earlier, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Habersham County until 4:45 p.m. It was allowed to expire.
A previous severe thunderstorm warning for Banks County expired at 4 p.m.
The warnings happen as McCaysville is dealing with a state of emergency in the aftermath of a flood.
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Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says that along with that humidity and warm temperatures, there will be scattered rain and storms.
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Along and east of Interstate 85, Deon said there’s a low end risk of severe storms, with damaging wind gusts possible.
Areas with heavy rain could experience isolated flash flooding.
Deon says temperatures heading into the week will have highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, with daily chances for rain.
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