Atlanta residents might want to keep their rain gear handy as the city prepares for a week of unsettled weather, which could include heavy rainfalls and the potential for thunderstorms. According to an extended forecast from the National Weather Service, showers are likely today, especially before 11am, with a high near 53 degrees. As the clouds persist, wind speeds are expected to pick up, gusting as high as 15 mph.
Tonight, the skies over Atlanta will remain mostly cloudy with lower temperatures hovering around 39 degrees. The gusts of wind, blowing mostly from the west, could reach speeds of up to 20 mph. Sunday will bring partial sunlight amidst the clouds with highs in the low 50s, while gusts could intensify, hitting as high as 25 mph. Despite the wind, the temperature on Sunday night is forecasted to drop to the low 30s.
Monday's outlook presents a mix of sun and clouds with daytime highs approaching 50 degrees. A notable increase in easterly winds is anticipated by the afternoon, possibly escalating to 30 mph gusts. Come Monday night, Atlanta is bracing for showers, with the rain potentially turning heavy at times and robust winds to persist, making the chance of precipitation leap to a sure 100 percent.
Moving into Tuesday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are on the calendar before 1pm. Some storms could unleash heavy rainfall, and with high temperatures expected to climb near 61 degrees, the contrast between the warmth and rain could stir discomfort among Atlantans. Northwesterly winds promise to sustain their presence, emphasizing an already sodden atmosphere. The chance of rain remains maxed out at 100 percent, signaling a definitive soak for the region.
After abating slightly to a 20 percent chance of showers on Tuesday night, the skies should clear considerably by Wednesday, offering residents a mostly sunny reprieve with highs in the upper 40s. The clearer pattern seems short-lived as Thursday's forecast hints at a returning cloud cover and a 40 percent chance of showers at night. Closing out the week, Friday threatens with a likelihood of showers and maybe even thunderstorms, providing a consistent theme of volatility in the city's atmosphere.
