Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are waking up to a mild and slightly damp start this Tuesday, with brief sprinkles and patchy fog possible through the morning hours—especially in low-lying areas and near rivers and creeks. Little to no accumulation is expected, but reduced visibility could impact early travel.

Cloud cover and a steady flow of warm, moist air from the south are keeping temperatures well above normal for late March. Morning readings in the upper 50s and 60s will quickly climb into the upper 70s to low 80s by this afternoon, offering a taste of early summer across the region.

As the day progresses, breaks in the clouds will allow for enough heating to trigger scattered afternoon showers and a few thunderstorms. While severe weather is not expected, an isolated stronger storm can’t be ruled out during peak heating hours.

Looking ahead, this pattern isn’t going anywhere soon. Daily chances for pop-up showers and storms will continue through the rest of the week and into the weekend, driven by a persistent warm and humid air mass across the Southeast. Nights will remain mild, with lows only dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s.

By the weekend, forecasters are watching for a potential shift in the pattern that could bring a slightly higher chance of stronger storms, along with a modest cool-down by Sunday or Monday. Until then, expect above-average temperatures and typical springtime hit-or-miss rain chances each afternoon.