Atlanta is gearing up for a week of varied spring weather, with clear skies at first giving way to potential showers and thunderstorms, according to the latest forecast. Braves fans heading to Truist Park might want to pack a rain poncho with their foam fingers later in the week, as there are slight chances of precipitation mid-week and increasing chances towards the weekend.
Starting off, there's no need for the umbrella as the National Weather Service predicts a sunny day today with a high of 82 degrees, and a light breeze that could pick up to 15 mph. This evening, the skies will stay partly cloudy, with the mercury dropping to about 58 degrees, keeping the night on the cooler side for those enjoying the Atlantan nightlife. Monday and Tuesday will follow suit, with sunny to partly sunny skies and daytime highs hovering, in the low to mid-80s,
The slight shift in atmosphere will start on Wednesday when the Weather Service forecasts a "slight chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm." The chance of rain is 20 percent, which is barely enough to dampen the streets, but sufficient to warrant carrying a light rain jacket. Temperatures will cool slightly, with highs around 78 degrees.
A similar pattern is expected late in the week, with Thursday night predicted to be partly cloudy, with lows sitting, near a comfortable 62 degrees. On Friday, the likelihood of rain increases, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms hitting the city. The weekend will round out with a high near 78 degrees on Saturday and continued uncertainty, as there is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms disrupting any outdoor plans.
With April weather in Atlanta proving to be as unpredictable as a game of chance, residents and visitors will want to stay prepared for both sunshine and showers. Warm days punctuated with potential rain might have park-goers and event attendees juggling sunglasses and umbrellas in equal measure.
