Temperatures will gradually climb through Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS). Rain (and in some instances storms) chances return for Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, but severe weather is not expected.
Most of the rain is expected overnight Friday through Saturday with 1.00-1.5 inches possible in Gainesville and other parts of the state north of I-20.
Gusty winds and small hail are possible in central and south Georgia.
The 7-day NWS forecast for Gainesville and vicinity:
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Low around 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.