Georgia Weather Forecast: Storms Then Sun This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — The Friday night lights won't be shining on most Georgia high school football teams for another week and, weather-wise, that's good news. Metro Atlanta could see some clear skies this weekend, but it's likely to start with some storms.

Scattered-to-numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening in north and central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Some of those storms, which will start in western Georgia and move east, could be strong to severe, the weather service says.

On Saturday, the chance for rain drops all the way down to 10 percent, though, bumping up to 20 percent Saturday night. And Sunday brings a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and will be otherwise mostly sunny.

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Speaking of sun, it'll be a warm one. A forecast high of 88 on Friday will jump up to 90 degrees on Saturday and Sunday.

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

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 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. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 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.

Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5-10 m.p.h. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Saturday night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5-10 m.p.h.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 m.p.h. Sunday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.