Atlanta residents should prepare for scattered showers and possible thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today there's a 20 percent chance of rain after 3 p.m., despite the sunshine and high temperatures nearing 96 degrees. The light winds will not provide much respite from the heat, with calm conditions becoming a southeast breeze around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight, the chances of showers and thunderstorms drop slightly before 9 pm, with the skies clearing up and the temperature lowering to around 73. The calm south wind in the evening offers a gentle cool down from the day's high. The same pattern of sunny mornings with a chance for afternoon showers continues through the weekend, presenting a 30 percent chance of precipitation after 2 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Looking ahead to Labor Day, Atlanta locals planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on the weather. With mostly sunny conditions, the day will start warm, with an anticipated high of 91 degrees, but the threat of rain and thunderstorms reemerges after 2 pm. As the week progresses, the probability of wet weather escalates, with a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm by next Tuesday.
As Wednesday rolls around, the likelihood of rainfall persists at a stubborn 50 percent. While the day will be mostly cloudy and slightly cooler with a high near 80 degrees, residents should stay prepared for intermittent thunderstorms.
