Residents of Atlanta should keep their umbrellas at hand, as the city is expected to see a mix of showers and sun in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50 percent chance of rain today and a 40 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. tonight, with temperature highs hovering around the 80s. While Sunday promises a slight chance of rain, the skies are expected to clear as the city moves into the week.
For those planning their out-and-about in the city, the forecasts for Monday and Tuesday offer mostly sunny skies with highs climbing to the mid-80s. However, the nighttime brings with it mostly clear skies around the 60s; the quiet before the storm. As we head into Thursday, grab your jackets as you head out into a 30 percent chance of showers, topping off with a 50 percent chance on Friday, when temperatures plan to reach up to 84 degrees.
With the unpredictable weather ahead, Atlanta's residents and visitors should be prepared for quick changes in the weather, easing into a climate that wavers between sudden storms and bright, clear windows of sunlight. Wednesday night, while conditions are set to swing back into cloudiness, temperatures will dip to a comfortable mid-60s, partly cloudy skies rest over the city.
And for those looking to enjoy the outdoors, now is a good time to take advantage of the mostly sunny conditions early in the week. As the week progresses, the chance for showers and thunderstorms gradually increases, culminating in a 50 percent probability by Friday, inviting locals to keep rain gear close by as they navigate the city streets.
