Atlanta residents can rejoice at the promise of balmy days ahead, as a stretch of sunny skies is due to grace the city. Kicking off with a comfortable high of 65 degrees today and a clear night dropping to around 40, the regime of pleasant weather is expected to extend through the weekend. A mild northwest wind might require a light jacket, but otherwise, the conditions are ripe for outdoor activities, according to the National Weather Service.
Continuing the streak, Sunday and Monday are predicted to offer mostly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing to a high near 73 and 78, respectively. While a clear Sunday night will see temperatures moderate at 51 degrees, Monday night introduces a slight uncertainty with a 20 percent chance for showers post the witching hour of 3 a.m., ensuring out-of-place umbrellas may prove necessary for the late-night crowd.
However, with the new week comes an increased probability of rain. The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers majorly post 9 a.m. on Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and a continued high near 73. Residents can expect a similar pattern through midweek as the clouds thicken and chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms become more prominent, especially by Wednesday night.
The city's reprieve from the rain might end as Thursday's forecast threatens a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, likely to persist into the night. However, pushing through to the weekend, Friday looks up with only a 20 percent chance of rain and an expectation of sunny weather with a high near 72, giving those who have suffered a wet week a chance to dry out and bask in the warmth of an almost clear day.
