Georgia Weather Forecast: When Will Storms Return?

ATLANTA, GA — It looks like we're in for a sunny start to the week in metro Atlanta. But by mid-week, we could be looking at thunderstorms rolling back into the area.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be sunny with a high of around 90 degrees. There will be a 30 percent chance of rain on Tuesday and then, on Wednesday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms shoots up to 50 percent.

That 50-50 chance will be back again on both Thursday and Friday. And we're looking at a high temperature of near 88 degrees all three of those days.

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The good news is the storms don't look like they'll be too scary. The chance for severe weather is low, the NWS says, although a few storms could be strong with gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain.

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

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 m.p.h. Monday night, mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 m.p.h becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 m.p.h. in the afternoon. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 m.p.h.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 m.p.h. in the afternoon. Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Friday night, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.