Northwest Georgia residents should be prepared for unsettled weather, with scattered thunderstorms expected across the region, particularly this afternoon and evening. While severe weather is not currently anticipated, forecasters warn that a strong storm or two could bring strong wind gusts and small hail, especially during the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of rain today, with highs in the mid-70s and light southeast winds. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, dropping to the upper 50s overnight. Patchy fog is expected after midnight. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the weekend. Isolated thunderstorms are forecast from Friday through Sunday, with the highest chances in north Georgia. Friday will see a 90% chance of rain, with patchy fog in the morning, followed by showers and thunderstorms in both the morning and afternoon. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Sunday offers a brief respite, with partly sunny skies and a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.