Rain Pays a Visit to Area; Flood Watch In Place

Residents of Atlanta and northern parts of the state should be prepared to keep their umbrellas handy today, as a rain system makes its way through the area.

According to forecasters, a flood watch is in place for northern Georgia and all of metro Atlanta. Forecasters say the area can expect anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of rain between now and Saturday evening.

The flood watch means that some rivers, streams and creeks could overflow their banks, leading to some flooding.

Some of the rain may change to snow in some northern counties, as overnight temps dip into the upper 30s Saturday night.