Low clouds and patchy fog early Sunday morning are expected to gradually clear, giving way to another warm and muggy day across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s, while high humidity levels will push heat index values into the mid and upper 90s.

A few isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and evening. While most locations will remain dry, any storms that develop could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

Monday will bring increasing humidity and a more active weather pattern. Morning clouds and a few light showers may linger before sunshine returns by late morning. Temperatures will once again reach the upper 80s to lower 90s, with heat index values approaching 100 degrees in some areas.

Attention then turns to Monday afternoon and evening, when scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across Northwest Georgia. Forecasters are also monitoring the potential for a line of strong to severe storms to move into the region during the evening as a cold front approaches from the north. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat, although localized flooding could occur where storms repeatedly track over the same area.

The front is expected to stall south of the area, keeping moisture in place through much of the upcoming week. As a result, daily chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue from Tuesday through Saturday.

Temperatures will remain seasonably warm, with daytime highs generally in the mid-80s to around 90 degrees and overnight lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s. While the highest heat index values are expected farther south in Central Georgia, Northwest Georgia will continue to experience hot and humid conditions throughout the week.

Residents should stay alert for changing weather conditions each afternoon, especially Monday evening when the risk for stronger storms will be greatest.