Atlantans may want to keep an eye on the sky and an umbrella close at hand this week, as the National Weather Service predicts a blend of summer heat and pop-up showers. Today's forecast includes a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, with temperatures nudging toward a sweltering 94 degrees and the possibility of the heat index pushing past the 100 mark. As the evening rolls in, the probability of storms drops but the humidity lingers, with a low hovering around 76 degrees.
The pattern of unpredictable showers and scorching heat is expected to continue through much of the week the forecast indicates a slight chance of showers on Tuesday morning, then the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms increases to 40 percent after 11am, and conditions remain partially sunny with the mercury once again climbing to a high near 94 degrees, and those venturing out in the midday sun might experience heat index values around 101 and while the wind remains relatively calm during the daytime, a southwesterly breeze may pick up to around 5 mph by the afternoon. Tuesday night’s skies will partly clear, with a minimal 20 percent chance of precipitation before the early hours of Wednesday and temperatures dipping, again, to an approximate 76-degree low.
Midweek forecasts for the Atlanta area signal a slight reprieve from the rains, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday’s outlook is mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, escalating to a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 11am; however, the skies are expected to clear by nightfall. The thermometer is set to peak near 93 degrees, taking a subtle step back from the previous days’ highs, but with added winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph capable of gusting up to 20 mph, the perceived relief might feel marginal before dropping down to a cooler 72 degrees overnight.
Results from this hydrological dance of sun and storm give way to a brighter forecast as the week approaches its end; Thursday and Friday bask in the glow of clear, sunny skies during the day, with high temperatures in the low 90s and nominal chances for rain, primarily in the afternoon. The evening climate remains consistently mild with lows in the 70s, perfect for those reveling in the summer nights. As the weekend takes over, Atlantans can expect increased chances for showers and thunderstorms at 30 percent on both Saturday and Sunday, with the temperatures continuing their ascent, reaching a high near 96 degrees on Sunday.
