Atlanta locals should brace for a moody Mother Nature this week as the city is in for a mix of sun, winds, showers, and possible thunderstorms, according to the latest weather reports. Bright skies might deceive today with a cool high near 50, but folks are advised to hold onto their hats with East winds picking up between 10 to 15 mph and gusts potentially reaching 20 mph, as per the National Weather Service.
Tonight, just after the midnight hour, residents should expect showers to take the stage with a stormy performance. An assured chance of precipitation says there will be no escape from the rain, which could drench the city with up to half an inch. The winds, determined not to be upstaged, could whip up gusts as high as 30 mph, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. With such a wet and windy outlook, residents hustling through the Atlanta night might be wise to prepare for a soggy affair.
The weekend doesn’t promise any respite with showers likely continuing into Saturday morning, although the skies should clear up a bit by the afternoon with a high near 51. For those weary of the wind, it’s expected to calm down somewhat, shifting from East to West, but will still be blustery with possible gusts up to 20 mph. Looking ahead to Saturday night, while the clouds may relent, a mostly cloudy sky with a low around 42 is anticipated, leaving Atlantans with a bit of chill to contend with on their night out.
By the time Sunday rolls around, the city might catch a break with partly sunny skies and a high near 52, but don't be fooled into ditching the jackets. The West wind by day could be brash, gusting as high as 25 mph. The weather pendulum swings back to partly cloudy conditions by Sunday night, ushering in a cool low around 32. Those going out for evening escapades should prepare to bundle up against the brisk temperature.
Monday offers a brief intermezzo of partly sunny weather with highs sticking around 52, but the stage is set for a dramatic change overnight. Showers and potential thunderstorms are on the playbill after 1 am with a vigorous 100% chance of precipitation. All this climatic drama crescendos into Tuesday with showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, where heavy rainfall seems to be aiming for a starring role and a high soaking up near 60.
The show begins to close with Tuesday night's 30 percent chance of showers primarily before 1 am and a blustery disposition, as temperatures dip again. The aftermath on Wednesday brings a partly sunny reprieve with a high near 47, followed by a partly cloudy encore as night falls, with lows around 31. The curtain finally closes on Thursday with the promise of mostly sunny skies and a high near 54, perhaps as a gentle reminder of nature's dynamic range in this first act of the year.
