Residents of Northwest Georgia are facing patchy, dense fog this morning, which may cut visibility to less than one mile. The National Weather Service advises drivers to be careful, recommending they slow down, use low-beam headlights, and maintain extra distance from other vehicles. The fog should clear by 9 AM. However, this fog signals a busier weather day ahead, with thunderstorms expected to move across the state from northwest to southeast between 11 AM and 5 PM. These storms may bring damaging wind gusts and hail up to 1 inch. The National Weather Service warns that brief tornadoes could also occur. Residents should stay updated on weather reports and be ready to seek shelter if needed. Today, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 PM, with a 80% chance of rain and a high around 77 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 55 degrees. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high near 81 degrees. Sunday has a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with drier weather returning for Monday of next week.