Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening for all of Georgia except an area that includes most of the coast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Level 1 conditions are forecast, meaning with warm, humid conditions several storms could become severe, capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
Meanwhile, long-range models are favoring wetter than normal conditions for the last ten days of May.
“This does not mean it will rain every day or that there will necessarily be a period of heavy rain,” the NWS says. “However, it does suggest increased opportunities for wet weather as we head toward the end of the month. This would be very welcomed rainfall given the ongoing drought conditions across the region.”
The 7-day forecast for the Gainesville area:
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.