Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a wet and stormy Thursday as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through the area.

Forecasters say storms will be most widespread during the afternoon and evening hours, with an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout much of the day. High temperatures will reach around 83 degrees, with southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Rainfall amounts of up to a half-inch are possible during the day, with heavier rainfall expected tonight.

Thunderstorms will continue into Thursday evening before gradually diminishing overnight. Some locations could receive an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain, raising the potential for localized flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

Conditions improve for Juneteenth on Friday as only a slight chance of a morning shower remains. Skies will become partly sunny with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s.

The weekend begins on a mostly dry note, with only a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Saturday. However, rain chances increase again Sunday and continue into early next week, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected Sunday through Monday. Rain chances remain elevated through Wednesday as an active summer weather pattern settles over the region.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution during periods of heavy rainfall and remain alert for changing weather conditions, especially during afternoon and evening thunderstorms.