Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions this coming week, with temperatures hovering in the lower 80s before a potential thunderstorm strikes midweek, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast starts off with partly sunny skies today and a pleasantly warm high near 81 degrees, complemented by a southwest wind blowing gently at 5 to 10 mph, capable of gusting up to 15 mph.

Tonight, the clouds will gather to create a mostly cloudy blanket with the temperature dipping to around 62 degrees, while the southwest wind maintains its pace. The cloud cover will persist on Monday, which will again bring about highs near 81 and wind conditions resembling those of today. Unsettled by the evening, those same clouds will chill the low to around 64 degrees, as gusts pick up to speeds as high as 20 mph.

But it is Tuesday that will sweep in with showers likely and the possibility of a thunderstorm post 2 PM, as highlighted by the National Weather Service. The day’s high will be around 82 degrees, but the real story is the wind that’s expected to be more assertive with 10 to 15 mph speeds and gusting to a vigorous 25 mph. Preparing for wet conditions seems wise, with a 60% chance of precipitation forecasted.

For those hoping to dodge the rain, odds won’t be in their favor Tuesday night. Showers and a thunderstorm are forecasted, mainly before 2 AM, followed by the chance of more showers and thunderstorms after 2 AM. Settling into a low of 54 degrees, the chance of precipitation skyrockets to 80%. As we move into Wednesday, there's still a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms trailing off before 8 AM.

However, the skies will clear substantially post-weather front to deliver a treat of mostly sunny and milder conditions, with a high near 63 for Wednesday. Nighttime will find itself mostly clear with a significant temperature drop to around 41 degrees. Thursday and Friday’s forecast suggests that sunshine will make a comeback with Thursday’s peak at around 60 degrees and Friday slightly warmer at 65 degrees. Clear skies will remain for both nights, with lows settling in the upper 30s to low 40s.

The weekend is looking up for outdoor plans as pure sunny skies will usher in high temperatures that progressively warm up to a comfortable 69 degrees by Saturday. For those seeking more detailed weather updates, forecasts are regularly provided by the National Weather Service on their website.