Atlantans can bid farewell to the gloom as the skies clear up for a sunny end to the week. As per the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service, the city of Atlanta is looking at a cool but sunny day today with a high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a chilly night as temperatures dip to around 32. Those venturing out tonight should expect gusts reaching up to 15 mph, adding an extra bite to the evening air.
As reported by the National Weather Service, Sunday promises unblemished skies with a mercury climb to nearly 47 degrees, though the west winds are not taking a break, gusting as high as 25 mph. Continuing into the night, temperatures are slated to hover around a frosty 30 degrees, leaving those with plans under a mostly cloudy sky reaching for their jackets.
Looking ahead to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city anticipates partly sunny conditions, with temperatures cresting at around 51 degrees. Though the night welcomes a cooler shift, bringing a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m., and low temperatures around 33.
The subsequent forecast for Tuesday tells a story of mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures peaking at 39 degrees. Dropping significantly under the cover of night, hitting a low of around 16 degrees, denizens of Atlanta should prepare for the possibility of icy conditions when venturing out into the darkness, says the National Weather Service.
Midweek forecasts predict a return to bright and sunny weather on Wednesday with highs in the mid-30s, while nighttime skies remain mostly clear as the thermometer dips to 22 degrees. The sun continues its streak into Thursday, with mostly sunny conditions and temperatures reaching up into the mid-40s. However, the nightfall could bring a 30 percent chance of rain showers, cautions the National Weather Service on their website.
Wrapping up the seven-day forecast, Friday shows a slight chance of showers with a 20 percent chance, as temperatures remain steady with highs around 44 degrees. Atlanta residents can thus expect a mix of clouds and sun to round out their week.
