Residents across Northwest Georgia should prepare for isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening, bringing potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that could lead to nuisance flooding.

Despite the sunny conditions this morning, with temperatures expected to reach a high near 93 degrees and calm winds becoming east around 5 mph, the atmosphere is ripe for convective activity later in the day. Meteorologists advise caution as these storms develop, warning of their capacity to produce localized hazards.

Tonight offers a brief respite, with mostly clear skies and a comfortable low around 73 degrees, as southeast winds calm in the evening.

However, the chance of showers and thunderstorms returns for Friday, with a 30 percent likelihood after 2 PM. Friday will remain largely sunny with a high near 92 degrees, and calm winds becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. The storm chances continue into Friday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 PM, followed by mostly clear skies and a low around 73 degrees.

The weekend forecast indicates continued warm temperatures and lingering storm chances. Saturday sees a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM, with a sunny high near 94 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 74 degrees. Sunday mirrors Saturday’s pattern with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and a sunny high reaching 95 degrees.

Authorities advise residents to stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon and evening. It’s recommended to monitor local weather updates and be prepared to seek shelter if thunderstorms develop, especially given the potential for strong winds, lightning, and localized nuisance flooding from heavy downpours.