Atlanta residents should keep their umbrellas close this week, as a series of showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area. Starting today, the forecast calls for showers prior to 3pm with the possibility of a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, and chances of more showers and thunderstorms later into the evening. The NWS predicts an 80% chance of precipitation and wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The extended weather forecast for Atlanta, GA, detailed a high near 69 degrees today and potential new rainfall amounts from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though this could be higher in thunderstorms.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10pm and then again between 10pm and 11pm, with a continuing chance of these conditions after 11pm. The low is expected to be around 63 degrees with southeastern winds around 10 mph. Whilst the chance of precipitation drops slightly to 60%, residents can expect similar new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Moving into Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms become likely again after 9am, with a high temperature forecast of near 77 degrees and breezy conditions courtesy of a south wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
The unsettled weather pattern is set to continue into Tuesday night, with NWS reporting that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, followed by potential showers and a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am. Though the risk of precipitation remains at 60%, temperatures will be mild with a low around 63 degrees. For those looking for respite, Wednesday may provide brief relief with a lower chance of rainfall at 20 percent and mostly sunny skies yielding a high of around 78 degrees.
The calm is expected to be short-lived as the chance of rain ramps back up to 30 percent after 2am Thursday night. Sunny conditions during the day on Thursday and a high of 84 degrees will set the stage for potential nighttime disturbances. Similarly, Friday is anticipated to have a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon, forecasted by the NWS with a high again near 77 degrees. The pattern appears to stick around through the weekend, culminating on Sunday with a 30 percent chance of rain and highs in the low 80s.
