Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should be prepared for a mix of thunderstorms and dangerous heat over the coming week, according to the National Weather Service.
After a few lingering morning showers, Northwest Georgia is in for a stretch of hotter and drier weather as temperatures climb back into the 90s through much of the coming 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.
A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for Chattooga County and much of north and northwest Georgia as rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms move across the region.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will remain in the forecast for Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through the weekend, with the greatest chances for widespread rainfall arriving Thursday through Saturday.
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.
Residents of Chattooga County and northwest Georgia should prepare for another hot and humid week with daily chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms, some of which could become strong or severe.
A hot and muggy Saturday is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon.
Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through the weekend, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms providing only temporary relief from the heat.
A typical summertime weather pattern returns to Chattooga County and northwest Georgia Thursday, bringing hot and humid conditions along with another chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.