Weekend Thunderstorms Give Way to Rising Heat and Humidity Next Week

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a classic mid-summer weather pattern over the coming days, featuring scattered afternoon thunderstorms to start the weekend followed by a steady climb in temperatures heading into next week.

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Heat Continues Today; Storms and Heavy Rain Chances Increase Midweek

Northwest Georgia will experience another hot day today before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread later this week.

Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 94 degrees. Heat index values could reach 100 during the afternoon. Winds will be calm early before becoming southerly at around 5 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low near 75.

A cold front approaching from the north will bring a return to more active weather on Wednesday. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 91 and heat index values again approaching 100. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m.

Rain and storm chances increase to 60 percent Wednesday night as the front settles into north Georgia. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts. Localized flash flooding could become a concern where storms repeatedly move across the same areas.

Temperatures will become slightly cooler Thursday and Friday, with highs in the middle to upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible both days.

Saturday currently has the highest chance of rain, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Highs will remain in the upper 80s before warming back to around 90 Sunday and the lower 90s by Monday.

Tropical Storm Bertha will continue moving slowly westward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. The storm is not expected to bring any direct impacts to Northwest Georgia, though increasing moisture and the approaching front will contribute to higher rain chances later this week.

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunny Thursday Ahead Before Weekend Rain Chances Return

Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies to Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with afternoon temperatures climbing to near 88 degrees. Winds will remain light, becoming south around 5 mph during the day.

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Cooler Temperatures, Daily Storm Chances Continue Across Northwest Georgia; Heavy Rain Possible Later This Week

Northwest Georgia residents can expect a stretch of cooler-than-normal temperatures and daily opportunities for showers and thunderstorms through the upcoming weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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Warm Temperatures Continue Across Northwest Georgia; Storm Chances Increase Later This Week

Residents across Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County can expect another warm day Monday, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s.

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Warm Weather Continues Across Northwest Georgia With Rain Chances Increasing Midweek

Northwest Georgia will stay warm through the middle of next week, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s across much of the area.

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Warm and Dry Weekend Ahead for Northwest Georgia

Dry weather is expected to continue across northwest Georgia through Friday as high pressure remains in control of the region.

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Dry, Warm Weather Expected Across Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia is heading into a mostly dry stretch of weather through the weekend, with no significant precipitation expected across the area.

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Strong Storms Possible Midweek Across Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia will see a stretch of warm, quiet weather to start the week, but conditions are expected to change by midweek as a storm system moves into the region.

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Cool Start To The Week Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a noticeably cooler start to the week, with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal for early May.

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