Residents of Atlanta can expect a blend of sun and clouds with a likelihood of thunderstorms as the week rolls on, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today's skies are set to clear gradually after a partly sunny start, with temperatures peaking at a warm 87 degrees; meanwhile, winds are expected to shift from light northwesterly breezes to southerly flows in the afternoon.
Tonight's calm is potentially disrupted by a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms cropping up after 11pm, as the mercury dips to around 65 degrees, the southwest wind still whispers at around 5 mph making for a mild evening that could be punctuated by the occasional rumble of distant thunder. Friday's forecast suggests a 40 percent possibility of rain and storms, mostly before the afternoon, with highs hovering in the mid-80s accompanied by slightly stronger west winds gusting up to 15 mph; Friday night sees the chance of precipitation modestly dip to 30 percent before 9pm under a veil of increasing clouds and temps dropping into the low 60s.
As we head into the weekend, Saturday maintains a consistent 30 percent chance of showers, particularly post-3pm, amidst periods of partial sunshine, highs aiming for the low 80s and the northwest gusts offering a slight respite from the warmth. The night sets in with similarly cloudy conditions, and those hopeful for a starlit sky might find themselves waiting until after the 30 percent chance of late showers and storms dissipates, as temperatures settle into the mid-50s.
Those planning their Sunday activities should gear up for wetter conditions; an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted to dominate the day, with a significant temperature drop to a high near 63 degrees according to the National Weather Service, the inclement weather expected to continue into the night before the skies start to clear past 9pm. Looking ahead into next week, Atlanta residents can look forward to a mix of sunny and partly sunny days with highs gradually warming from the upper 60s on Monday to the 80-degree mark by Wednesday.
