Easter Weekend Weather Forecast in Georgia

ATLANTA -- It might be a rainy Easter throughout much of north Georgia.

National Weather Service forecasts are calling for pleasant temperatures in metro Atlanta on Good Friday and Saturday. But thunderstorms are expected Saturday night, and rain could continue through most of the day Sunday.

"Rain and thunderstorms will occur across much of the Deep South and Gulf Coast states, so umbrellas will be needed for sunrise services," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said.

On Friday, there was a 20% chance of showers early, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high forecast at 70 degrees.

If you have egg hunting or other outdoor activities planned Saturday, you're in luck.

It should be partly sunny again, with a high of 76, befitting the first weekend of spring.

But, Saturday night, there's a 30% chance of thundershowers to roll in at about 11 p.m., the Weather Service's bureau in Peachtree City tells us.

And on Sunday, there's a whopping 80% chance of precipitation -- most likely showers but also with the possibility of some thunderstorms.

The high temperature on Sunday should be around 69 degrees.

Sunday night, it looks like even more rain and thunderstorms, with the 80% chance of precipitation continuing and a low temperature dropping down to around 55.

Skies should clear up again by Monday, when there is just a 20% chance of some morning showers and a predicted high near 66 degrees.

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