As Atlanta residents bask in the warmth of an 80-degree sunny day, a notable shift in weather is heading their way. According to a report from the National Weather Service, the light south wind that's been gracing the city is set to intensify, signaling a considerable change on the horizon.

Locals enjoying the clear skies tonight, with lows hovering around 59, should prepare for the upcoming tumult. A sweeping front brings a wet welcome to Friday and Friday night—expect showers and potential thunderstorms post-11 a.m., boasting an 80% chance of precipitation and the possibility of up to half an inch of rainfall. These conditions are anticipated to persist through the evening, with continued storm chances and a steady southwest draft, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

However, not all is lost for those longing for more agreeable weather conditions. The weekend will see partly sunny skies with a high near 72 on Saturday, calming down to a partly cloudy evening as the temperatures dip to a low around 51. Sunday's forecast hints at a 30 percent chance of showers in the latter part of the day, amidst partly sunny intervals and a respectable high of 69.

The new week commences on an optimistic note with sunny skies and a high of 58 on Monday. Clear peaceful nights are also on the agenda, with a low of 34 to kick off the week. Tuesday doesn't fall far from the tree, sporting unfettered sunshine reaching highs in the upper 50s, and by Wednesday the mercury is on a gentle ascent—headed for a more comfortable mid-60s high beneath mostly sunny skies. So says a weather update from the National Weather Service, whose forecasts are a mainstay for those navigating the whims of Atlanta's weather patterns.