Northwest Georgia residents  should prepare for a wet and humid weekend as a shift in weather patterns brings increased chances of showers and thunderstorms starting today. The change is attributed to a slow-moving upper-level low pressure system over the southern Plains, combined with a large surface high-pressure system over the western Atlantic. These weather systems are creating southerly winds that are drawing moisture into the area, setting the stage for numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. While the risk of severe weather is low due to weak wind shear, residents should still be aware that some storms could be strong, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Today we will see showers and thunderstorms likely, especially after 3 PM. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 85 degrees. Winds will be light, becoming southerly around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with expected rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 2 AM, followed by a slight chance of showers between 2 AM and 5 AM. Patchy fog is expected after midnight. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 69 degrees. Winds will be calm. The chance of precipitation is 40%. For Friday, the wet weather will continue with a chance of showers before 11 AM, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 AM and 2 PM, and then showers and possibly thunderstorms after 2 PM. The high will be near 86 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with expected rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist throughout Father’s Day weekend.