Brace for a mixed bag of breezes, sunshine, and showers this week in Atlanta, GA, where locals will experience fluctuating temperatures before the week caps off with likely thunderstorms. The National Weather Service's forecast calls for a mostly sunny today with blustery winds reaching and gusts up to 30 mph keeping things brisk as temperatures struggle to hit a high near 57 degrees.

The wind isn't giving up just yet, with clear skies tonight as it continues at a pace of 10 to 15 mph, and those gusts potentially topping 20 mph while thermometers are anticipated to dip to around 35 degrees. Heralding a gentler start to the work week, tomorrow is predicted to remain mostly sunny and slightly warmer with a high edging up near 62, while the wind slows down to a mild 5 to 10 mph.

According to an extended weather forecast reported, Tuesday and Wednesday will be the calm before the storm, both days boasting bright sunny skies; temperatures will climb from a high near 69 on Tuesday to a slightly toastier 72 come Wednesday. Residents can enjoy this pleasant weather spell but should keep the umbrella close for what's ahead.

Things start to shift on Thursday with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 77 degrees, however, skies are expected to cloud over toward evening, introducing a 30 percent chance of showers after 2 am. Predictions for Friday indicate that showers and thunderstorms will become a near certainty with a soaking 80 percent chance of precipitation and another day of warm highs hovering near 74 degrees.

Don't pack away your rain gear yet; the weekend keeps the trend with a continued 50 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, though it may not completely wash out outdoor plans as the day maintains mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees. Atlantans should be prepared for a wet end to their week, as both daytime and nighttime temps invite unsettled weather patterns.