As we look ahead at the weather forecast in Atlanta for the coming week, residents can expect a series of hot and stormy days. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures today are set to reach a high near 98 degrees, with a slight 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon. The evening maintains a small but increased threat for showers, holding a 20 percent chance of precipitation before 9pm and a low around 77.
Heading into Monday, Atlantans should prepare for another scorcher as the mercury is expected to climb near 97 degrees. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. The night echoes the probability of storms, with the chance of showers remaining consistent at 30 percent, mainly before 10pm, and the temperatures are forecasted to dip, to around 75 degrees with a light westerly breeze that should settle by evening.
The pattern of afternoon showers and potential thunderstorms is predicted to persist throughout the week. Tuesday's outlook forecasts a 60 percent likelihood for precipitation, with showers more likely after 2pm and temps hovering near 95 degrees. The following evening could bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm and again between 8pm and 2am, though skies will partially clear as temperatures drop to around 74.
Wednesday to Saturday, showers and thunderstorms appear more probable, with a high chance of rain at 80 percent on both Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, storms could begin after 2pm with temperatures peaking around 94 degrees, with an evening cooldown to around 73 as storms potentially ease up. Conversely, Thursday's high is slightly cooler, expected to reach near 92 degrees, and the evening may experience continued rainfall and thunderstorms with a low near 71.
Rounding out the week, rain continues to be a common theme in Atlanta's weather narrative. Friday and Saturday both have a 70 to 80 percent probability of precipitation, with Friday's high temperature dropping to a near comfortable 87 degrees and Saturday cooling down further to 84 degrees.
