Today’s forecast calls for showers throughout the day leading into a sunny weekend.
On Friday, Georgians can expect showers and thunderstorms sometime before 3 p.m. that will continue into the evening. The chance of rain is 80% and you can expect up to a quarter-inch of rain.
According to the National Weather Service, the rain should clear out by about 11 p.m.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 79 degrees and winds between 10 and 15 mph.
On Sunday, temperatures will reach 81 degrees.
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Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.

