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

Forecasters say humidity levels will drop near critical fire weather thresholds Friday afternoon, with relative humidity expected to fall to around 25 percent. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 70s to lower 80s, while overnight lows Friday night are expected to dip into the mid-50s.

A warming trend will begin over the weekend as winds shift from the south, bringing warmer temperatures and increasing moisture from the Gulf.

High temperatures Saturday are expected to climb into the mid-80s with increasing cloud cover during the afternoon. Despite the added moisture, rain chances are expected to remain low through Saturday.

By Sunday, temperatures could reach the upper 80s to lower 90s across parts of the area. Forecasters say a few isolated afternoon showers may develop, although high pressure is expected to limit widespread rainfall.

Rain chances may increase by the middle of next week as a frontal system approaches the Southeast.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.