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This evocative painting by artist and photographer Jaey Fawkes is currently on display at the 567 Center for Renewal (Photographer Nate Weeks)
Middle Georgia residents should prepare for an unsettled stretch of weather this week, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms - especially in the afternoons and evenings. While temperatures will remain seasonably warm, humidity and periods of rainfall could make conditions feel a bit intense. Here's what to expect from the weather each day of this week, according to the weather forecast from the National Weather Service:
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop after noon, with a 50% chance of rain. Highs will reach around 86°F under partly sunny skies. Southwest winds will pick up to 5–10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the evening, mainly before 2 a.m. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a low near 68. The chance of rain increases to 70%.
Tuesday
After a possible morning break in the rain, storm chances climb again in the afternoon. There’s a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 2 p.m. The high will be near 86°F with a light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Evening storms may linger until about 11 p.m., followed by clearing skies. Expect a low around 66°F and a 60% chance of rain early in the night.
Wednesday
The day will start mostly sunny with a high near 88°F. There’s a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 2 p.m.
Wednesday Night
A 30% chance of showers continues into the early evening hours before skies begin to clear. Overnight lows will dip to around 67°F.
Thursday
The morning may start quietly, but storm chances ramp up again in the afternoon. Expect a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a high near 90°F under partly sunny skies.
Thursday Night
Rain chances continue into the night, especially before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy with a low around 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Another active weather day with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 89°F with continued cloud cover.
Friday Night
Storms will likely persist into the evening and overnight hours. Mostly cloudy with a low around 70°F. Chance of rain remains at 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected once again, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Highs near 90°F and partly sunny skies are expected during drier intervals.
Saturday Night
The wet pattern continues overnight with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 71°F.
Sunday
Rounding out the week, Sunday looks similarly active with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures may reach near 91°F under partly sunny skies.
