Atlanta, get ready to swap out those sunglasses for umbrellas. The latest weather scoop paints a variable picture for the days ahead, so Atlantans should enjoy the warmth while it lasts. Today's forecast brings a warm and sunny sky, with highs kissing the 73-degree mark, as reported by the National Weather Service. Breezes will stay modest, shifting from North to South as the day progresses.
But don't get too cozy with the clear skies. Tonight, the city will see partly cloudy conditions, with the mercury dipping to a comfortable 56. It's a prelude to Friday's forecast, which threatens a modest 20 percent chance of showers come the afternoon hours. As the clouds gather, temperatures will hover around 68. The wind, not content to be a mere spectator, is set to make itself known with 5 to 15 mph gusts and potential bursts up to 25 mph.
The weekend stories, however, start to unsettle, with Friday night staging a 100 percent chance of showers—and thunderstorms sneaking onto the stage after 1 a.m. These storms don't come empty-handed: the potential for heavy rainfall looms over the city, and winds will be even more assertive with steady streams from the Southeast and gusts ramping up to 30 mph. Saturday won't provide much reprieve; showers look to extend their stay until the early afternoon, with possible thunder resounding across the skies before clearing, somewhat, later in the day.
Looking ahead to Saturday night, the tempests roll back their threats, with only a slight chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m. The clouds won't part entirely, but it's something of a breather, with lows nosing down to 43. As the weekend gives way to a new week, we're back to sunny scenarios starting Sunday, and stretching on into Tuesday, teasing highs around 70, perfect for those already eyeing an early spring. Be ready for nighttime cooldowns though, as temperatures are predicted to hover in the low 40s.
For the full weather rundown, check out the National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Atlanta GA at forecast.weather.gov. With conditions set to swing from one extreme to the next, Atlanta residents would do well to keep a watchful eye on the skies—and their weather apps.
