Northwest Georgia will continue to experience warm, humid weather with daily opportunities for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through at least early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

For today, expect partly sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees. A slight chance of showers this morning will increase to scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m., with the greatest coverage during the afternoon and early evening. Rain chances are around 40 percent. While storms will be less widespread than Tuesday, the atmosphere remains very humid with tropical moisture still in place, creating what forecasters describe as “air you can wear.”

Tonight, skies become partly cloudy with only a slight chance of an evening thunderstorm before temperatures settle near 70 degrees.

Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 88 before showers and thunderstorms become more likely after 2 p.m. Rain chances increase to 60 percent Thursday afternoon and evening.

The familiar summertime pattern continues Friday through the weekend, with mornings generally dry and hot before scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms develop each day. High temperatures will climb from the upper 80s Thursday to around 90 Friday and into the lower 90s by the weekend and early next week.

While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few stronger storms could produce isolated damaging wind gusts. Forecasters say the risk of flash flooding remains localized, although areas that have received repeated heavy rainfall will be more susceptible to flooding.

Heat will also become an increasing concern as temperatures rise into the low to mid-90s through early next week. Combined with the high humidity, heat index values are expected to climb into the triple digits at times, and heat advisories may become necessary if the warming trend continues.

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and remain weather aware each afternoon as thunderstorms develop.

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.