The city of Atlanta is gearing up for a sweltering week ahead, with the National Weather Service projecting a series of sunny and increasingly hot days. The forecast, published on the NWS website, highlights an escalating heat trend with today's high expected to reach near 88 degrees and a calm east wind cruising at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight, the sky will remain clear as temperatures take a slight dip to around 64, keeping the east wind at a gentle 5 mph. The promise of sunshine continues through the weekend with Sunday anticipated to soar near 90 degrees. Residents can expect the same clear conditions heading into Sunday night as the mercury only falls to around 66. Monday seeks to kick off the work week with not a cloud in the sky and an even higher temperature of near 92 degrees, while the nighttime low will hover around 67.
As the week progresses, Atlanta residents should prepare for the peak of the heat. The NWS forecasts Tuesday to beam with sunlight and hit a high near 96 degrees, whereas Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to be unequivocally hot with highs edging close to 98 degrees. Evenings on both days offer little respite as the lows are expected to stay in the mid-70s. The clear skies are set to persist with only a slight cloud cover forming by Thursday night.
The only potential break in the heat may arrive by week's end, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted for Friday. Despite the possibility of rain, the day will remain mostly sunny with an expected high near 96 degrees. For those planning ahead or seeking more detailed weather information, updates are available on the National Weather Service website.
