Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, starting with showers likely later today, according to the latest forecast. The city will see mostly cloudy skies with a high near 65 degrees and a 60 percent chance of precipitation, the National Weather Service reported. The chance of rain diminishes tonight, but clouds will linger as temperatures dip to around 43.
Those looking to start the workweek with outdoor activities are in luck, as Monday promises sunny skies, albeit with cooler temperatures, peaking at about 56 degrees. Windy conditions are expected, with northwest gusts reaching up to 25 mph, so it might be a good idea to hold onto your hats, folks. Overnight temperatures on Monday are forecasted to drop significantly, to around 32 degrees, setting up a chilly start to Tuesday morning.
As the week progresses, Atlantans can look forward to more consistent conditions. Tuesday and Wednesday will both be sunny days, with highs near 58 and 69 degrees, respectively. While the daytime weather appears to be quite agreeable, the nighttime temps on Tuesday could fall, to around 41 degrees, a slight uptick from the previous night.
The latter half of the week maintains this trend of daytime sun and partial cloudiness at night. Thursday's temps are expected to rise to a near-repeat high of around 69 degrees, with increasing clouds leading into the evening. The chance of showers makes a comeback Thursday night, with a 30 percent likelihood after 2 am, carrying into Friday where there's a 40 percent chance of rain and a high near 61 degrees. The outlook for the weekend improves again, with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and a high near 67, as per the National Weather Service.
