Northwest Georgia residents can expect a clear day with plenty of sunshine. Following a cool start with temperatures in the low to mid-40s, today promises to be a beautifully sunny Spring day with a high near 78 degrees. A calm wind will shift to a gentle southeast breeze around 5 mph in the afternoon. The pleasant weather continues into the week. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low around 51 and a southeast wind around 5 mph. Friday will bring even warmer temperatures, soaring to a high near 84 with mostly sunny skies. A south wind of 5 to 10 mph will be present, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Friday night mirrors the daytime, with mostly clear skies and a low around 56, accompanied by a south wind around 5 mph and gusts up to 15 mph. Saturday will remain warm with partly sunny skies and a high near 86. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 60. However, the sunny streak may be coming to an end. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 86. Sunday night brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, developing into a greater chance of showers after 2 AM, with a low around 62 and a 30% chance of precipitation. The unsettled weather pattern continues into early next week. Monday sees a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8 AM. Partly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 81. Monday night has a similar forecast, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies, and a low around 54. Tuesday offers a slight reprieve, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and partly sunny skies, with a high near 79.