Atlanta residents can look forward to a mix of sunny skies and potential showers in the upcoming days, as per the extended weather forecast. Today in Atlanta, the weather is shifting from partly sunny to clear skies with a daytime high around 67 degrees. According to the forecast, winds are coming in from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 15 mph.
Tonight's outlook remains clear, as temperatures dip to a low near 41, with winds shifting northeast post-midnight. Come Saturday, the city is expected to bask in sunshine once again, but with a slight drop in temperature, peaking at near 61. The east wind will also pick up, reaching around 10 mph, and it may gust as high as 20 mph. However, Saturday night takes a turn, partly cloudy conditions roll in and a low around 41 is on the horizon. The east wind, keeps its pace at 10 to 15 mph, gusts potentially soaring to 25 mph.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict a greater likelihood of showers on Sunday, especially after 2 pm, with a 70% chance of precipitation. The weather is also expected to be significantly windy that day, with east winds blowing at 20 to 25 mph, and gusts that could accelerate up to 35 mph. The high will struggle to reach near 48 in the midst of mostly cloudy skies.
For those dreading the rain, Sunday night won't offer much respite with ongoing showers and steady winds, whereas Monday provides some hope as showers are likely only before 8 am. Following the rainfall, skies will clear up a bit, raising temperatures to a high near 57. The subsequent evenings lead into a cooler streak, as frost becomes a common theme starting Tuesday morning and persisting through Thursday, with daily highs hovering around 60 degrees and nightly lows in the mid 30s. Residents should be ready for "widespread frost" on Wednesday morning, as noted in the National Weather Service report.
