The National Weather Service is predicting isolated to scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening across Northwest Georgia, from today through Thursday of this week. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of localized flash flooding, frequent lightning, and gusty winds during the storms. Expect high humidity and warm temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s, along with mild morning lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Patchy fog and low clouds may develop, particularly near bodies of water or in areas that received rainfall the previous day, but visibility should improve after sunrise.

As the week unfolds, the weather outlook remains consistent, with daily thunderstorms anticipated due to the influx of moist air from the southeast. A trough moving in from the Midwest is expected to heighten moisture levels, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday when the chances of rain peak. Though severe weather is not forecasted, there is a risk of heavy rainfall causing flash flooding, particularly in urban regions where the ground is already saturated. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for Excessive Rainfall for all areas except the far east-central counties.

On Monday night, lingering showers and storms could persist due to the prevalent moist conditions. A cold front is expected to approach on Tuesday, raising rainfall probabilities to 70-85% across north and central Georgia, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Moving into midweek, the front is likely to weaken as it drifts southward, yet daily rain chances will continue, mainly in central Georgia, with variations depending on the front’s placement. Despite the expected cloud cover and rain, high temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are projected to remain in the mid to upper 80s, with a rise into the low 90s later in the week.