Residents of Atlanta should keep their umbrellas close at hand this week, as the forecast promises a series of showers and thunderstorms. Beginning this afternoon, there's a 30 percent chance of rainfall, climbing to a 60 percent chance by tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hover in the mid-80s today, a slight relief from the higher heat indexes seen in previous weeks, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Tonight, Atlanta faces a 40 percent chance of storms before 11 p.m., with the evening cooling down to a modest 71 degrees. The calm winds of the daytime are expected to persist into the evening, providing little respite from the humidity. The chance of precipitation ramps up immensely on Wednesday, hitting a high of 90 percent – leaving little doubt that the city will see wet weather.
According to the same forecast, thunderstorms are a consistent threat throughout the remainder of the week. Thursday's forecast predicts a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for significant rainfall. The consistent pattern of evening storms is also set to continue, with each night leading into the early morning hours bringing likely downpours.
Weekend plans may also be dampened by weather, with a continuing trend of thunderstorms and showers expected. Both Saturday and Sunday present a 60 and 50 percent chance of storms respectively, disrupting those hoping for a sunny, dry weekend. The repeated storms suggest the city may experience an extended period of increased humidity and wet conditions, not uncommon for Atlanta's summer climate.
