Atlanta residents can look forward to a mix of clouds, sun, and scattered thunderstorms as Memorial Day ushers in a week of typical Southern spring weather. According to the National Weather Service, Atlanta will see a 50 percent chance of rain and storms on Memorial Day, although the clouds are expected to clear somewhat as the day progresses, with temperatures peaking near 86 degrees. Fresh west winds will stir the air, gusting up to 25 mph.
The evening should bring calmer skies with only a lingering 20 percent chance of showers before 9 pm. As the sun sets, the hustle of this busy city will simmer down to a balmy 66 degrees, the west wind tapering to a gentler 5 to 10 mph, boasting gusts reaching only 15 mph, the perfect whispering backdrop for any somber remembrance and reflection on the sacrifices honored on this day.
The week that follows promises abundant sunshine and warmth with the thermostat climbing to 87 degrees on Tuesday and hovering in the mid-80s thereafter. The National Weather Service forecast anticipates clear nights, with lows comfortably settled in the mid-60s throughout the week.
However, Atlantans should keep their umbrellas at arm's length, as the weekend hints at the possibility of rain. There's a small 20 percent risk of showers and thunderstorms starting on Saturday, which slightly ups to 30 percent by Sunday. While sunlight is expected to dominate the Georgia skies during the day, chances of nocturnal raindrops stand at 20 percent, with temperatures at night predicted to linger in the low 60s.
