Atlanta residents, brace yourselves for a wet and wild week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the city of Atlanta is looking at an extended period of showers and potential thunderstorms starting tomorrow and carrying on through the weekend. The forecast, which you can find on their website, suggests a mix of mostly sunny skies today before giving way to gray clouds and rain that is likely to interrupt your midweek routines.
The weather service predicts a pleasant enough day today, with a high near 49 and manageable east winds of 5 to 10 mph. But don't let the sunshine fool you, tonight's forecast sees the skies turning mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 39 degrees. Residents can expect that east wind to hold steady into Tuesday, where there's a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and a high creeping up to 52 degrees.
Things take a turn for the unsettled from Tuesday night onwards, with rain chances increasing to 50 percent and nighttime temperatures hovering around 47 degrees. By Wednesday, the likelihood of showers jumps significantly, with a forecast that includes the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The high for that day should hit close to a more comfortable 63 degrees despite the unsettled conditions.
For those planning ahead, it's advised to keep an umbrella within reach as the weather service warns of a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm Wednesday night, continuing into Thursday. The rainy spell appears to linger for the rest of the week with high temperatures peaking at 69 degrees on Thursday, but the outlook for a clear sky is looking bleak with precipitations expected to remain high through Friday night.
The weekend won't provide much respite for Atlantans, as the forecast anticipates continued rain showers and the chance of thunderstorms. Highs will hover in the mid-60s with a 70 percent chance of rain on both days. It seems the city will have to wait until Sunday for a breather, as the chance of showers drops to 30 percent and the day offers a partly sunny sky with a high near 60 degrees to end the week.
