Atlanta residents should keep their umbrellas close this week, as the National Weather Service forecasts an array of showers and thunderstorms nearly every day, with today seeing a 30 percent chance of rainfall mainly after 4 pm and highs expected to touch 86 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The skies will present a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 am tonight and again after 5 am, with the temperature dipping to a modest 69 degrees and calm winds prevailing. The chance of precipitation is around 20 percent. Tomorrow, there is a stronger probability of wet weather, with showers and storms likely after 11 am. The daytime high is expected to reach 86 degrees, with calm southbound winds picking up to 5 mph in the afternoon and precipitation chances increasing to 60 percent.
Tomorrow evening could continue to be unsettled, with likely showers and thunderstorms before nightfall. The skies then transition to partly cloudy overnight and a consistent low around 69 degrees, with the south wind becoming gentle. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 8 pm, according to the National Weather Service, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
The rest of the week does not offer much respite, with Wednesday and Thursday each having a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sun will battle through mostly sunny skies, with highs near 89 degrees. On Wednesday, light winds from the south could intensify, accelerating southwest between 5 to 10 mph and possibly gusting up to 15 mph. Wednesday night also brings potential turmoil, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 am, followed by a mix of showers and thunderstorms after 2 am. Mostly cloudy conditions will prevail, with lows hovering near 70 degrees. The week ends on a brighter note, with a sunny Friday and highs around 86 degrees, followed by mostly clear evenings and comfortable lows, setting the stage for a sunny Saturday and a mild chance of showers on Sunday.
