A damp and unsettled weather pattern will remain parked over North Georgia this week, bringing repeated opportunities for showers and thunderstorms across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.

Forecasters say the highest rain chances for North Georgia are expected from Wednesday through Friday. While rain is not expected everywhere at all times, any storms that develop could bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall.

The main concern will be storms that move slowly or repeatedly pass over the same areas. That could lead to quick rainfall totals and localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas, near creeks and streams, or in places that have already received heavy rain.

Those with outdoor plans, including campers and hikers, are urged to keep a close eye on the forecast and be ready to move indoors if thunderstorms approach.

Temperatures will remain somewhat limited by clouds and rain early in the week, with highs generally in the 70s and 80s across Northwest Georgia. By late week, warmer and more humid conditions are expected, pushing heat index values into the 90s.

A frontal boundary approaching the region this weekend could keep daily thunderstorm chances in the forecast into early next week.