Weekend Weather: Rain Could Be Heavy at Times

If you’re thinking about outdoor activities this weekend, you may want to think again -- or at least get your rain gear ready.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is calling for showers through the weekend, and the rain could be heavy at times.

• See the 7-day forecast on the Douglasville Patch weather page

Rain chances are 70 percent Saturday and 50 percent Sunday. Highs will be in the 60s.

The weekend forecast in Douglasville.

• Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Saturday night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
• Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• Sunday night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.