Weather: Heat continues through Saturday; rain chances increase Sunday

From Staff Reports

The same weather pattern which Coweta County has endured this past work week will continue through Saturday, says the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.

Folks here in Coweta can expect high temperatures in the lower 90s today and Saturday with those afternoon shower and thunderstorm chances. On Saturday, look for the Heat Index to be near 99 degrees and up to a 60 percent rain chance.

Sunday will bring more clouds and a 70 percent rain chance with a high of only 85 degrees. That’s where the weather forecast will begin to get a little complicated as Tropical Storm Fred approaches from the Gulf of Mexico.

Below is the day-by-day forecast (subject to change) from the NWS. And for more weather information, visit: NWS Newnan Page.

FRIDAY – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

SATURDAY – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

SATURDAY NIGHT – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

SUNDAY – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

SUNDAY NIGHT – Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

MONDAY – Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.