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Atlanta Welcomes Clear Skies with Chilly Gusts Ahead of Weekend Showers

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Published on December 14, 2023
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Clear skies will usher in Atlanta at a brisk high of 55 degrees. A steady east wind with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, a chilly turn occurs as the thermostat dips to a low around 32 and the east wind continues to calm at 5 to 10 mph. 

Friday looks to shine with an expected high of 57 degrees. While the wind is less aggressive, it'll still be heard at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts stepping up to 15 mph. Friday night's clouds will begin to gather, harboring a 39-degree.

The east wind continues with Saturday highs capping at a uniform 56 degrees amidst gathering clouds.  Saturday night's forecast: showers likely rolling in after 1 a.m., with a notable 60 percent chance of precipitation. Atlanta streets might echo with the rhythmic pattern of raindrops as temperatures hover around a less frigid 47 degrees.

The cloudy veil and rain persist through Sunday, maintaining a 60 percent chance of disrupting weekend plans with scattered showers and a steadfast high of 55. Monday offers a reprieve, with only a slight chance of showers before lunchtime, before the sky clears up again to a mostly sunny 55 degrees.

The week with more sunny days is forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs resting consistently in the mid-50s. Nighttime temps are set to draw back down to the freezing mark, rounding out a week that is predictable in its diurnal temperature swings yet variable in its bouts of precipitation.