The forecast in Atlanta, GA is shaping up to give locals a mix of sun, showers, and the potential thunderstorm in this week's diverse weather cocktail. According to the National Weather Service, today is looking mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 79 and south winds cruising between 5 to 10 mph. However, tonight forecasts predict a slight 20 percent chance of rain showers creeping in after 3 am under mostly cloudy skies and a warmish low around 59 degrees.
On Tuesday, the chance of showers doubles to 40 percent, mainly occurring before five in the evening. The day will bring cloudy skies and a high near 72, with southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. After the showers inch away by 8 pm, Tuesday night is expected to be mostly cloudy hovering around 60 degrees. With liquid sunshine on the horizon, Wednesday's 30 percent chance of showers waits until the clock strikes 2 pm, under mostly cloudy skies and blusterous south winds of 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday night will turn up the drama with showers and potential thunderstorms expected to dominate after 8 pm. The night will be windy with gusts and a near certain 90 percent chance of precipitation. The tempest carries into Thursday morning, fading to partly sunny skies by afternoon yet still presenting a windy front. Thursday night will see a calming trend with showers departing by 8 pm and a cooler low near 51 degrees.
Atlanta's weather reels it back on Friday, delivering a sunpacked day with a pleasant high near 68, and a crisp clear Friday night with the temperature dipping to a brisk 48. Outdoor enthusiasts can rejoice as the weekend kicks off with back-to-back sunny days, with Saturday and Sunday both offering highs reaching into the 70s and lows in the low 50s to 60s. Atlanta residents will bask in the spring climate and hope the forecast rings true as they plan their outdoor excursions.
