Residents of Northwest Georgia are urged to be weather aware this afternoon and evening as scattered thunderstorms are predicted to move through the region. The National Weather Service warns that some of these storms could be severe, with damaging wind gusts in the 40 to 60 mph range posing the biggest threat. The forecast for today includes a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 PM. Despite the threat of storms, the day will be partly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The risk of severe weather continues into tonight, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 3 AM, followed by a slight chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 65 degrees. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch expected, though higher amounts are possible within the thunderstorms. Looking ahead, Tuesday brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 5 PM. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 61 degrees. The sunshine returns in full force on Wednesday, with a sunny forecast and a high near 88 degrees.