Rain, Wind and Cool Temps Expected in Roswell this Weekend

Exchange the shorts and t-shirts this weekend for light jackets and rain boots - forecasters are promising somewhat chilly, wet weather in Roswell.

According to the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook, a front from the west will bring widespread showers throughout north Georgia beginning Friday night, through the weekend into Sunday. Strong winds are possible within the system, but no thunderstorms are expected. Rainfall could reach up to two inches in certain areas.

The local forecast for Roswell shows cloudy weather will stick around, with temperatures dropping into the mid 50s tonight and wind gusts as high as 15 miles per hour.

Friday's forecast shows a 30 percent chance of showers in the late afternoon with a high of 68 degrees and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. The chance of showers grows to 50 percent by Friday night, with a low around 55.

By Saturday showers are likely, with a high near 61 and winds again gusting as high as 25 miles per hour. Lows that night are expected to dip into the upper 40s as our chance of showers continues.

A 40 percent chance of showers is expected on Sunday, with a high in the upper 60s and lows again in the upper 40s.

Monday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high in the upper 60s and a 30 percent chance of rain.

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