Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become increasingly widespread throughout the day Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds to the area. Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees before storms become more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours.

Rain chances stand at 80 percent today, with rainfall amounts generally between a tenth and a quarter inch. However, stronger thunderstorms could produce locally higher totals in some locations.

Storm activity should gradually decrease Sunday night, with skies becoming partly cloudy and temperatures falling to around 67 degrees.

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to a quieter start to the work week. Monday and Tuesday are expected to feature mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and only isolated chances of showers.

Rain and thunderstorm chances begin increasing again by Wednesday before a wetter pattern settles into the region late in the week. Thursday and the Juneteenth holiday on Friday are expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms, with rain chances reaching 80 percent Thursday and 90 percent Friday.

While next Saturday should see some improvement, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible as the unsettled weather pattern lingers.