Northwest Georgia residents should get ready for a weekend of unstable weather as a storm system arrives, bringing possible scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain.

The National Weather Service warns of severe storms from late Saturday into Sunday, which may cause damaging winds and a slight chance of tornadoes. People are advised to keep track of weather updates. The risk of river flooding may continue through the weekend and into early next week due to recent rains.

Detailed Forecast:

Today (Saturday): 50% chance of showers before 2 PM; cloudy with a high near 58°F.

Saturday Night: Showers and possible thunderstorms after 3 AM; 100% chance of precipitation with new rainfall of up to three quarters of an inch.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8 AM; mostly cloudy with a high near 58°F.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 25°F.

Washington’s Birthday (Monday): Sunny, high near 48°F.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, low around 26°F.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 55°F.

Tuesday Night: 50% chance of showers after 1 AM, low around 34°F.

Wednesday: Likely showers before 1 PM, high near 45°F.

Wednesday Night: Chance of rain and snow showers, low around 22°F.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 36°F.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low around 15°F.