Wonderful forecast for today!

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Hope your Thursday is of to a good start! Weather wise we are in the 40s right now. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the 80s. Get out and enjoy the nice weather today!However, rain and thunderstorms are forecasted to return to the region on Friday, with temperatures remaining in the 80s Unfortunately, this rainy pattern is expected to persist through the weekend on Sunday, which should still be favorable for outdoor events such as the cherry blossom festival and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Rainfall totals could range from a quarter of a inch to a half of a inch , contributing to the above-average rainfall we’ve experienced so far this year. Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!