Georgia Weather Forecast: More Storms Likely

ATLANTA, GA — As if the thunderstorms that rolled through metro Atlanta on Thursday weren't enough, we're in for more of the same through the weekend. And the National Weather Service says a few of those storms could be strong to severe.

The NWS says the most likely time for strong storms Friday will be in the afternoon and evening, with a chance that a few could last through the overnight hours. And Saturday could get really soggy, with a 60 percent chance of rain, mostly after about 2 p.m.

Sunday offers more of the same, with the chance of rain edging down to a 50-50 chance.

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Meanwhile — surprise, surprise — it's going to be warm. There's a forecast high of 91 on Friday, with a heat index all the way up to 97. Saturday's predicted high is 89 and Sunday should get up to around 88.

If you're looking ahead to Independence Day on Wednesday, we could be in for more of the same on July 4th. The weather service is calling for a 40 percent chance of rain on Wednesday, dropping down to 20 percent on Wednesday night (so potentially good news if you're hoping to take in some fireworks).

Wednesday's forecast high is 90 degrees.

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

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. North wind around 5 m.p.h. Friday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 m.p.h. becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 m.p.h. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms likely again Saturday night, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 m.p.h. Sunday night, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 73.