Residents of Northwest Georgia should be prepared for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and into the overnight hours, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The National Weather Service has issued a warning, indicating the possibility of strong wind gusts, hail up to the size of quarters, and locally heavy rainfall. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases this afternoon, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm after 3 p.m. The high will be near 81 degrees with calm winds becoming south around 5 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the potential for higher amounts in thunderstorms. Tonight, showers and a thunderstorm are likely before 11 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms likely between 11 p.m. and midnight. Patchy fog is expected after 1 a.m. The low will be around 64 degrees with calm winds. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with similar rainfall amounts expected as today. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into Memorial Day, with a 70% chance of precipitation and the possibility of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Monday night carries an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The forecast for Tuesday predicts an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 74. Tuesday night will also see a high chance (90%) of showers and possible thunderstorms. The wet weather is expected to linger into Wednesday, with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day.