Atlanta residents better enjoy the sun while it lasts, because the forecast is showing a string of stormy days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today brings pleasant sunny skies with highs reaching up to 87 degrees, while the evening will see the weather shift to partly cloudy with a comfortable low around 66.
Friday morning's slight chance of showers will escalate into a stronger likelihood of showers and thunderstorms post-11 AM, with partly sunny conditions and a high of 84 degrees. The wind, playing coy at a mild 5 to 10 mph, could surprise with gusts of up to 15 mph. The rain chances increase going into the night, with forecasts showing a 60% probability of precipitation and the possibility of a thunderstorm brewing after 2 AM.
As the weekend approaches, the weather seems to have a tumultuous mood, with Saturday facing an 80% chance of continued showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day and night. The high should stay around a cooler yet humid 80 degrees, dropping to a low near 63 by the evening.
It's a confusing Sunday for outdoor plans, with a perpetually shifting weather pattern. A clear morning evolves with a slight risk of showers and thunderstorms clearing up by 8 AM, but the need for umbrellas reemerges between 8 AM and 2 PM with another round of rain. The skies then take a break, returning to mostly sunny with a high of 84 degrees by the afternoon, before rolling back into a 30 percent chance of nighttime storms and showers.
Atlanta's weather rollercoaster doesn't stop there, as the start of next week suggests a 40 percent chance of more rain and thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, despite partly sunny skies and a high in the mid-80s. Temperatures at night dip slightly to 65 with a lower chance of rain.
Let's not forget about Tuesday, which seems to promise a respite from the inclement weather, sketched with mostly sunny skies and highs soaring up to 87 degrees. As night falls, the sky will clear even more, settling around 67 degrees, perfect for those seeking a mild night out.
The stretch ahead clearly indicates that Wednesday's forecast will bring a sunny and hot surprise, topping nearly 90 degrees. For those who have faced the recent barrage of rain and storm clouds, it might just be the light at the end of the tunnel.
