Weekend Weather in Decatur: A Chance of Storms

DECATUR, GA -- Those summertime storms will be a constant threat in the Decatur area this weekend.

Days are expected to be hot -- no surprise there -- with highs in the 90s.

But if you're hoping to get outdoors, keep an eye on the skies. A storm front moving through the area means thunderstorms will almost always be a possibility.

Here's a look at the weekend forecast from the National Weather Service.

Friday's forecast: Partly sunny, with a high near 94 and a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values will get as high as 97. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms again Friday night, with a low around 76.

Saturday's forecast: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Saturday night again sees a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

Sunday's forecast: That 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, again mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and slightly cooler, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Sunday night sees ... you guessed it ... a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.