Residents of Northwest Georgia should be aware of the potential for scattered thunderstorms today, with a risk of some storms becoming severe. The primary threat associated with these severe storms is large hail, but damaging wind gusts are also possible. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 am, followed by a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon, with potential gusts reaching up to 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 62 degrees. Looking ahead, Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 86 degrees. The southwest wind will be between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Friday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 87 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 am Friday night. The weekend forecast indicates a 70% chance of precipitation on Saturday, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by likely showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 am. The high will be near 84 degrees. Residents are advised to stay informed of the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions in case of severe weather.