Georgia Weather Forecast: A Stormy Friday And Then Some

ATLANTA, GA — The Friday night lights will shine throughout metro Atlanta this weekend. But the weather might not be a fan as football season swings into reality in Georgia.

"Scattered to numerous" thunderstorms are expected Friday over north and central Georgia, particularly Friday afternoon into the night, according to the National Weather Service. A few of those storms could be severe, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.

Unfortunately, the NWS says we're right in the heart of where the weather might be the worst. The most likely area for severe storms will be from Atlanta to Gainesville and further north. Large hail is also possible.

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The rest of the weekend promises more of the same as those thunderstorms we know so well come back in full force. There's a 60 percent chance of rain on Saturday, followed by a 50-50 chance Saturday night and a whopping 70 percent chance on Sunday.

The high temperatures are forecast to be 88 on Friday, 85 on Saturday and 86 on Sunday.

Are you going to be in the bleachers on Friday? If so, bring your umbrellas and ponchos and remember, safety first.

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

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5-10 m.p.h. Friday night, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5-10 m.p.h.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5-10 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 15 m.p.h. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5-10 m.p.h.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5-10 m.p.h. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Sunday night, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.