Atlanta's forecast for the upcoming week suggests a mix bag of sunny skies and stormy weather ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today's conditions are expected to be sunny, with a comfortable high around 71 degrees. However, by nightfall, residents should expect the skies to turn partly cloudy, dipping temperatures to a cooler 45 degrees.

Wednesday is looking up, with mostly sunny skies and a slightly warmer high of 74. As the night approaches, the crisp air will linger, settling down around 49 degrees with just a breath of southern wind. The upward trend continues into Thursday when the temperature is expected to spike to near 79, a day best spent on the vibrant streets of the city or in the shade of its lush parks.

But the weather won't hold out, as Thursday night brings with it a 30 percent chance of showers, possibly escalating to thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Friday will likely see this chance skyrocket to 80 percent, anticipating showers and probable thunderstorms throughout the day, though the temperature will remain steady with a high near 74.

The weekend forecast remains unpredictable; Saturday is pegged with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, while Sunday ups the ante to 50 percent, with highs hovering around 73 and 69, respectively. But for those looking forward to a fresh start to next week, Monday promises to be mostly sunny with highs reaching up to the 60s, giving Atlantans a brief respite from the wet and the thunder.