Atlantans can look forward to clear skies and crisp temperatures this week, with a chance of showers creeping in by the weekend, according to local forecasts. According to the National Weather Service prediction, today's conditions are to be sunny with an afternoon high peaking near 48 degrees and Northwest winds blowing 10 to 15 mph, with the potential for gusts as high as 20 mph.
As the sun sets on another day, clear night skies will embrace Atlanta with a calm low of around 31 degrees. The same forecast suggests a light Northwest breeze will continue to cool the evening air around 5 mph. "Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph," the National Weather Service reports, welcoming anyone looking up to a tranquil end of the day.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, rays will bathe the city in warmth once again, with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high near 54 degrees. Northeast winds will be gentle at around 5 mph. Residents can expect to nestle into bed under partly cloudy conditions Tuesday night, with the thermometer dipping to a low around 33 degrees and northeast winds calming down to a whisper between 0 and 5 mph, according to DaculaWeather.
Midweek brings with it a hint of variety; Wednesday promises mostly sunny skies and a high flirting with 57 degrees as Northeast winds continue at a tame 5 mph. "Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph," reports the National Weather Service, offering a day that might just necessitate a lighter jacket. By nightfall, though, Atlantans will see the skies turn to a cloudier affair, with low temperatures expected around 39 degrees.
Looking toward the end of the week, sun-seekers will not be disappointed. Thursday and Friday will deliver mostly sunny skies, with afternoon highs hovering near 53 and 52 degrees, respectively. As stars take their night watch, Thursday and Friday evenings will partly shroud the region in clouds, with temperatures dropping to the low to mid-30s.
However, the clear skies aren't here to stay. The chance of rain showers arrives Saturday afternoon, bringing with it partly sunny skies and a mild high near 57 to 58 degrees. A 20 percent chance of precipitation on Saturday and climbs to a 30 percent chance into the weekend nights. "Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers after 1 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%," per DaculaWeather.
Sunday continues the trend with a 30 percent chance of showers throughout the day and night, maintaining mostly cloudy conditions and managing highs around the mid-50s, while the evening brings a slightly warmer temperature, cuddling closer to a low near 45 degrees. Atlantans might want to keep their umbrellas close as the weekend wraps up, just in case those showers decide to make a more substantial appearance.
