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Dry day with isolated thunderstorms this evening

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon with storms possible in the Atlanta metro area this evening.

Friday’s summary

High – 87°

Normally high – 83°

Chance of rain – 30%

Dry and hot day

It will remain dry this morning and afternoon in metro Atlanta with highs in the upper 80s. The only concern in metro Atlanta today will be humidity, which will make it less comfortable if you have to be outside for an extended period of time today.

More storms this evening, tonight

Like Thursday, storms are expected to move toward the northern Georgia mountains around 5 p.m. this evening. These storms will eventually reach the Atlanta metro area this evening around sunset, with the greatest chance of rain north of I-20 this evening.

Forecast map for 8 p.m. tonight
Forecast map for 8 p.m. tonight(Atlanta News First)

Thunderstorms at noon Saturday

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Saturday morning into the early afternoon. Watch out for storms around lunchtime Saturday in metro Atlanta. If you have outdoor plans on Saturday, you will be in good shape after 2 p.m.

FIRST DAY WEATHER ALERT for Memorial Day storms

Memorial Day will bring the highest overall chance of rain to metro Atlanta (40%), which remains a First alert weather day.