Georgia Weather Forecast: Summer-Like Temperatures This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — If you're out and about this weekend in the Atlanta area, you're going to want to make sure it's in shorts and short sleeves.

In the grand tradition of Georgia weather, spring is going feel a whole lot like summer this weekend. High temperatures in metro Atlanta are forecast to be in the mid-80s all weekend long.

There's a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, increasing to a more than 50-50 chance by Sunday night. But whether you're hitting a festival or just getting some yard work done this weekend, you'll likely have some warm, dry weather to do it.

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

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 20 m.p.h. Saturday night, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 10 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 20 m.p.h. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

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