After a mostly cloudy start to the Juneteenth holiday, skies will gradually clear across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this afternoon. Temperatures are expected to top out near 86 degrees, with light winds making for a comfortable day.

Clouds will increase again overnight, with temperatures falling to around 64 degrees. The pleasant weather continues into Saturday, with mostly sunny skies and another afternoon high near 86 degrees.

The forecast takes a wetter turn beginning Sunday. While much of the day will remain warm and partly sunny, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Rain chances increase further Sunday night and continue through Monday, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely across the region.

The unsettled weather pattern lingers into next week, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday. Despite the increased rain chances, temperatures are expected to remain seasonably warm, with highs generally in the mid-80s.

Residents planning outdoor activities this weekend may want to take advantage of the dry weather through Saturday before keeping a close eye on the forecast as storm chances increase Sunday and Monday.