GA Weather: Scattered Rain, Thunderstorm Chances In Weekend Forecast

GEORGIA — Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Georgia on Friday, and throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

Georgians could get rained on from Friday through Monday, according to the forecast, as a front brings daily chances of rain, some storms, and humidity.

"While it's still spring, a non-tropical area of low pressure currently located offshore will move through the Southeast from Friday through the weekend and bring a more summery, tropical feel to the region," AccuWeather Meteorologist Randy Adkins said.

The "tropical feel" to the weather will be due to a significant increase in humidity across the Eastern states, not necessarily above-average heat. Higher humidity, or more water vapor in the air, can trigger thunderstorms, according to forecasters.

"The higher humidity will be more reminiscent of mid-July as opposed to mid-May," Adkins said.

Outdoor weekend plans won't be a washout in the Atlanta region. Much of the state will have 20 to 30 percent rain chances Friday through Sunday.

Forecasters predict partly cloudy skies during Sunday night's blood moon and lunar eclipse.

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The next completely sunny day in the forecast isn't until Tuesday.

Here's the National Weather Service's Georgia forecast as of Friday morning:

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.