Weekend Weather in Gwinnett County: A Chance of Storms

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Those summertime storms will be a constant threat in the Gwinnett County area this weekend.

Days are expected to be hot -- no surprise there -- with highs creeping into the upper 90s.

But if you're hoping to get outdoors, keep an eye on the skies. A storm front moving through the area means thunderstorms will almost always be a possibility.
Here's a look at the weekend forecast from the National Weather Service.

Friday's forecast: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms again Friday night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday's forecast: The 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continues. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind around 5 mph. The chance of showers and thunderstorms bumps up to 30 percent Saturday night, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Sunday's forecast: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph. A 30 percent chance of rain again Sunday night, with a low around 73.