(NWS illustration)

(NWS illustration)

Stormy start to Spring?

Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon in northeast Georgia.

“Locally gusty winds, small hail, and some lightning are possible, though the majority will stay dry,” according to a weather service advisory. But the rest of the first weekend of Spring is expected to be warm and dry as is most of next week.

The Gainesville area weather service 7-day outlook:

Today

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 82.