Northwest Georgia will see a stretch of warm, quiet weather to start the week, but conditions are expected to change by midweek as a storm system moves into the region.

High pressure is keeping skies mostly clear Monday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Tuesday will remain warm, with highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid 80s as clouds begin to increase ahead of the next weather system.

By Wednesday into Thursday, a cold front will push into northwest Georgia, bringing a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could become strong, with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.

Forecasters say instability will build during the day Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of more intense storms by the afternoon and evening hours.

After the front moves through, cooler and drier air will settle into the region. High temperatures will drop back into the 70s by Friday, with overnight lows falling into the 40s and low 50s.

Rain chances may linger into the weekend, but overall conditions are expected to be calmer compared to the midweek period.

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 80.