Residents in Atlanta are bracing for a tumultuous weather week ahead, with forecasters predicting a consistent pattern of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the city is expected to experience heavy rainfall and stormy conditions starting Sunday afternoon, carrying on through much of the upcoming week.
Today's weather is slated to quickly to turn wet, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 pm. The high for the day should hover near 85 degrees, with south winds at a gentle 5 mph. There's a 70% chance of precipitation, which could bring about a quarter to half an inch of new rainfall. As dusk falls, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms spikes to 80% before dropping off around 9 pm, potentially adding up to three quarters of an inch of rain.
As Monday dawns, residents should have their umbrellas at the ready, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and into the evening. The morning may start off calm but expect a shift with a westerly wind around 5 mph as the day heats up to a near 86 degrees. These conditions are seeming to persist through Tuesday, with the mercury ticking slightly higher to 87 degrees and chances of precipitation remaining solid at 60%.
The typical summer heat of Atlanta seems set to intensify by Wednesday, marked by a mostly sunny day and a high peaking at 91 degrees. While the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains at 50%, the evening looks to offer a brief respite, with precipitation chances diminishing to 30%. Thursday and Friday offer a semblance of relief, with lower odds for thunderstorms during the day, but temperatures climbing to the mid-90s. By Saturday, the cycle appears poised to loop back around, with a 50% likelihood of thunderstorms under mostly sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees.
