Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to a stretch of warm, mostly sunny weather through the weekend, with daytime highs consistently in the mid-80s. While drier air will keep precipitation chances low for the immediate future, a gradual increase in shower activity is expected by Sunday and into early next week.

Drier air continues to filter into Georgia from the north, decreasing the overall potential for widespread precipitation. This trend will keep skies primarily clear, with any lingering low clouds expected to scatter out throughout the day.

Today (Thursday) and Friday: Warm and Stable Temperatures are trending higher, with daytime highs for both Thursday and Friday mainly in the mid-80s. Both days are forecast to be mostly sunny, with highs near 87 degrees. A slight 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms is noted for Thursday after 3 PM and Friday after 2 PM, but significant rainfall isn’t anticipated. Overnight lows for both Thursday and Friday nights will be comfortable, around 68 degrees, under partly cloudy skies. Winds will remain light, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoons.

Weekend Outlook: Sunshine Dominates, Rain Chances Tick Up The mild conditions are forecast to persist through Saturday. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 degrees and a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69 degrees.

Sunday, however, marks a shift in the pattern. While still mostly sunny with a high near 86 degrees, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases to 40 percent after 2 PM, indicating a slightly higher chance of encountering rain.

Early Next Week: Increased Shower Activity Looking ahead to the start of the new week, the probability of rain continues to climb. Sunday night sees a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 70 degrees.

Monday brings the highest chance of precipitation in the forecasted period, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 PM. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 86 degrees.

In summary, locals can expect a warm and mostly dry stretch before more significant rain chances return early next week. It’s an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities while staying mindful of increasing humidity and the potential for afternoon storms by Sunday.