Atlanta residents can expect a string of sunny days followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms towards the end of the week, as the latest weather forecast indicates a gradual increase in temperatures peaking near 90 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the city will enjoy clear skies with a high near 86 today, although winds will remain mild shifting from southeast to calm as the day progresses. Evening temperatures are expected to dip to a comfortable 64 degrees with continued calm winds.
Tonight offers mostly clear conditions again with a minimal southeast breeze becoming calm later in the evening, giving Atlantans a perfect opportunity to enjoy the evening outdoors while it lasts, as the forecast for the subsequent days hints at a gradual buildup of clouds with the possibility of rain later in the week. Wednesday's weather remains mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to a near 88 degrees and Thursday will see similar sunny conditions though the high could reach near 89, with a change coming in on Friday when there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon.
The chances of precipitation continue into the weekend with the weather pattern suggesting a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday despite the continuation of mostly sunny skies and highs flirting with the 90-degree mark. Residents making plans for Memorial Day should consider the increased likelihood of rain, as the forecast predicts a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms amidst partly sunny skies and a high around 86 degrees
As Atlantans prepare for the traditional start of summer, the weather might offer a mix of sunshine and showers perfect for both indoor and outdoor activities albeit the forecast leans toward wetter celebrations so those planning barbecues or parades should be prepared with backup plans and possibly even plan for rain it could be a damp Memorial Day. Meanwhile, nighttime temperatures will remain consistent, with lows hovering in the upper 60s to 70 degrees through the week, providing mild evenings even as the daytimes temperatures continue to hint at the approaching heat of the Southern summer.
