Northwest Georgia residents can expect a mostly sunny day today, but forecasters are cautioning about a chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and early evening. The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of precipitation today, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 PM, followed by another chance of showers after 5 PM. The high will be a comfortable 73 degrees, accompanied by a light south wind shifting to a southwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 15 mph. Tonight brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 AM, with a slight chance of lingering showers between 2 AM and 3 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a low around 46 degrees with calm winds. Rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and a half of an inch. Looking ahead, Friday offers a 40% chance of showers after 2 PM, but the day will be mostly sunny with a high near 65. The west wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The weekend promises sunnier conditions. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 63, accompanied by a north wind of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be clear with a low around 37. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 71, followed by a clear night with a low around 46. Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 81.