Atlanta residents can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions today, with showers and potential thunderstorms on the horizon, the National Weather Service reports. The day will start cloudy with a high near 72, as the southeast wind shifts southwest in the afternoon, reaching speeds up to 20 mph and gusts possibly hitting 35 mph. There's a 40% chance that these conditions will bring rain.
Tonight, the likelihood of precipitation jumps to 60%, as showers and maybe a thunderstorm are expected before 8 pm. Afterwards, the chance of rain drops off abruptly, leaving behind partly cloudy skies with a low around 50 and persistent west wind, gusting as high as 35 mph.
However, the gloom is slated to lift by Friday, paving the way for a sunny day with the mercury peaking at 67 degrees. The weekend also looks promising, as clear skies and a northwest breeze set the stage for daytime highs in the mid-'70s, dipping to the mid-50s at night. According to the forecast.weather.gov, Sunday will bask in sunshine and a high near 82, while Monday and Tuesday continue the trend with highs brushing the mid-80s.
By Wednesday, Atlantans can expect partly sunny skies with highs stubbornly clinging to the mid-80s, rounding out a week that begins with uncertainty, but swiftly segues into a stretch of quintessential spring warmth. Evenings will follow the trend with, generally pleasant conditions although temperatures will be slightly milder.
