Residents of Northwest Georgia could see isolated thunderstorm activity this afternoon, with the potential for strong to severe storms between 3 PM and 9 PM. The National Weather Service says the primary hazards would be dime to quarter-sized hail and isolated down bursts with wind gusts reaching 40 to 60 mph. Otherwise, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 79 degrees, with calm winds becoming northerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. The forecast for tonight calls for mostly cloudy skies and a low around 54 degrees. North winds around 5 mph are expected, with gusts as high as 15 mph. The weekend will bring a higher chance of precipitation. Saturday has a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 69. Saturday night also holds a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 54. Sunday offers a slight chance of showers early, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 AM. The high is expected to be near 71. Sunday night increases the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 2 AM, with a low around 58. The chance of precipitation climbs to 70%. The start of the work week looks wet, with a 90% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Monday and an 80% chance of precipitation Monday night. Tuesday also holds a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 90% likelihood during the day and 80% at night.
