A muggy and unsettled weather pattern will continue across the region through the end of the week, bringing daily chances for isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service says storms will be possible each afternoon through Saturday, especially during the heat of the day. Any storms that develop could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall.

For Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, rain chances will not be widespread every day, but residents should remain weather-aware during the afternoon and evening hours.

Temperatures will continue climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s, with humid conditions making it feel even hotter. Heat index values are expected to rise into the 90s, with some areas approaching the low 100s by the end of the week and into the weekend.

Patchy dense fog and low clouds may also develop during the morning hours, especially in areas that received heavy rain earlier in the week.

A weak frontal boundary is expected to move into Northwest Georgia late Friday and stall across the state over the weekend. That setup will help keep moisture in place and maintain daily chances for showers and storms.

Forecasters are also watching a possible weak tropical system in the southern Gulf of Mexico. While no immediate local impacts are expected, the system could help send deeper moisture into Georgia by the middle of next week.

Anyone spending time outdoors should take breaks, drink plenty of water, and head indoors when thunder is heard.