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Scattered to numerous storms could drop into Georgia as early as Friday and arrive daily through Thursday.

GEORGIA — Much of the Southeast, including Georgia, could be the target of heavy downpours and localized flooding during the next several days, according to forecasts.

While some of the Southeast may escape the impending storms, AccuWeather reported rainfall could stretch from northern Florida to southern and western Georgia and on toward the west.

Southeast Texas to west and central Louisiana could get the brunt of the storms, AccuWeather reported.

However, the National Weather Service predicted Georgia will not be without daily showers and thunderstorms.

Scattered to numerous storms could pour over the Peach State, starting Friday afternoon, and prompt localized flash flooding across north, central and east Georgia. Frequent lightning and gusty winds could be possible with few strong storms, the NWS said.

While severe weather is not expected in the region, few daily storms can possibly become strong and generate localized flash flooding, frequent lightning and gusty winds, the NWS said.

Dry air will lose momentum across Georgia and the southern Appalachians, forcing humidity levels to slightly decrease, AccuWeather reported.

"Because of this, the risk of at least spotty showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend," AccuWeather reported.

Chatham County and southeast Georgia was at a moderate risk for rip currents until 8 p.m. Friday, the NWS said.

Around 2:15 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service predicted the following detailed forecast for metro Atlanta:

This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

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