Georgia Weather Forecast: A Warm, Then Stormy Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — After a mostly rain-free week, metro Atlanta will be back to it's typical spring ways this weekend, when thunderstorms are forecast to roll back through the area.

There will be a slight chance of showers and storms Friday night into Saturday morning. But Saturday night is when the chance for thunderstorms really ramps up and, by Sunday, it's like we'll all be seeing and hearing some thunder and lightning.

Temperatures, at least, should cool off a little as a result. After a forecast high of 88 degrees on Saturday, Sunday is only expected to get up to 80 degrees.

Here's a look at your weekend weather forecast for metro Atlanta, from the National Weather Service:

Friday night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday night calls for a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Showers and thunderstorms are expected again Sunday night, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is, again, 80 percent.

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