Residents of Northwest Georgia should be prepared for scattered thunderstorms this evening and throughout the weekend, with a risk of strong to severe weather, according to the latest forecast. The National Weather Service warns that storms developing this evening into the early overnight hours could pack damaging winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Primarily impacting the northern counties, these storms pose a potential hazard for outdoor activities. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 88 degrees, but the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 50% after 2 PM. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light, between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but potentially higher within thunderstorms. Patchy, dense fog may also be present in Northwest Georgia this morning, requiring caution for drivers. The threat of precipitation continues into tonight, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely before 3 AM. The skies will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 69 degrees. Saturday and Sunday are also forecast to be unsettled. An 80% chance of precipitation is predicted for both days, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day and night. Highs will be near 86 on Saturday and 82 on Sunday. Gusty winds up to 15 mph are possible both days. The risk of severe weather diminishes slightly on Sunday night, with only a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 AM. Monday sees a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.