Atlanta residents are bracing for a stormy day ahead as showers and thunderstorms dominate today's weather forecast, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds in the mix. Atlanta's National Weather Service warns of a "90% chance of precipitation," expecting between a quarter and a half an inch of rain before the day is done, as posted on their website. The southern winds, potentially reaching up to 35 mph, are set to sweep through the city, bringing a high near 59 degrees.
Tonight's conditions look to improve as the storm passes, skies partially clear, and temperatures dip to around 30 degrees, the wind, however, continues to press westward at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The weekend brings a respite from the rain with a sunny Saturday forecasted, featuring mild winds and a high around 48 degrees while Saturday night will see partly cloudy skies and lower temperatures hovering around 31 degrees.
Sunday's weather continues the trend of sun and cooler temperatures, promising a high near 47 under clear skies. As the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, Atlanta is looking at a partly sunny Monday with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. We can expect the mercury to hit near 49, according to the National Weather Service's latest bulletin.
Into the workweek, the city faces a chance of rain and snow showers starting Monday night, carrying on into early Tuesday. Precipitation probabilities are set at 40% Monday night, with occasional rain before giving way to a mix of rain and snow showers by dawn. Following the early-week showers, Atlantans can brace for a cold snap as Tuesday night's temperatures plummet to around 14 degrees, signaling a chilly midweek period.
Wednesday and Thursday are slated to see a return of sunny skies, with highs of 34 and 45 degrees, respectively. As Atlanta weathers through this dynamic pattern of storms and sunshine, residents will need to keep their coats and umbrellas close at hand navigating the ebbs and flows of January weather.
