After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Canton is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, the Etowah River in East Cherokee remained above flood stage and was still rising Monday, with minor flooding continuing mostly east of Canton near the I-575 bridge.
A chance of scattered strong showers and thunderstorms continues Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 87, according to the National Weather Service's Canton forecast.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 87, and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Showers are likely Wednesday with a high of 82. Thursday and Friday will see mostly sunny skies with a small chance of thunderstorms.
And, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s are expected Saturday and Sunday.