Atlanta is in for a mix of clear skies and potential showers over the next week, according to the latest projections from weather forecasters. Today, residents can expect sunny conditions with daytime highs peaking around 54 degrees, but they'll need to hold onto their hats as Northwest winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Temperatures will dip to a cool 36 degrees tonight, with lighter Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
tomorrow's weather is set to be uneventful and pleasantly sunny, reaching a slightly warmer 62 degrees, offering Atlantans a brief respite from the strong winds of today. The calm will continue into the evening, with nighttime lows expected to be around 39, the forecasts predict. Thursday will see sunny skies also, with a noticeable uptick in temperatures up to about 64 degrees, as Southwest winds return at a gentle 5 to 10 mph.
As the working week draws to a close, clouds will begin to gather, creating a mostly cloudy Friday with highs hovering near 63 degrees. The chance of showers emerges Friday night, with a 50 percent chance predicted after 1 a.m., setting the stage for a possibly damp weekend. The low on Friday will be around 43 degrees.
Turning to the weekend, showers may linger early on Saturday with a 30 percent chance before the afternoon. Despite the potential wet start, daytime temperatures will sit at a cooler 52 degrees. Saturday night's lows could plummet to near freezing, at about 30 degrees. After the clouds scatter, Sunday promises to be sunny with similar highs of around 52, setting a clear stage for those celebrating Washington's Birthday, which, according to the forecast, is also expected to be sunny with highs reaching a more agreeable 58 degrees.
