Atlantans better hold onto their hats – windy conditions are set to sweep through the city today. According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect increasing clouds with a brisk top temperature of 60 degrees. The west wind will be blowing hard at 10 to 20 mph, making it seem like a blustery day, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.

The nighttime brings a change, skies clearing to mostly reveal stars, but don’t get deceived into thinking you won’t need a jacket. Those heading out should to fully prepare to face the chill, as temperatures are expected to drop to around 40 degrees, with the northwest wind continuing at 10 to 15 mph, and gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

For those looking forward to more settled conditions, Friday will not disappoint. The forecast, as per the National Weather Service, indicates a mostly sunny day with a high near 61. The northwest wind will calm somewhat, maintaining a steady 5 to 15 mph with occasional gusts of up to 20 mph.

Friday night’s plans can proceed without much worry about weather disruptions. Clear skies persist with a low dipping slightly to around 38. Those venturing out late will need to keep warm as the northwest wind is expected to continue blowing at 10 to 15 mph, and gusts possibly reaching high as 20 mph.

Saturday and Sunday both promise generous sunshine, with temperatures climbing to 64 and 73 degrees, respectively. However, early next week might require residents to keep their umbrellas at the ready. Showers might arrive as early as Sunday night, with a modest 20 percent chance of rain after 2 am and partly cloudy skies.

The intermittent rain threat lingers into the new week. A 20 percent chance of showers on Monday and odds increasing to 40 percent by Tuesday. Highs will remain in the comfortable mid-70s, but with that comes a trade-off of potential wet weather. The week seems to settle into a pattern of chance showers and mostly cloudy skies, with the possibility of precipitation continuing through Wednesday.