Hotlanta is gearing up for an unpredictable week, with the National Weather Service forecasting a mix of sun and storms for the city of Atlanta. According to the extended weather forecast, Atlantans might want to keep an umbrella handy as the chances of precipitation will vary day to day. Today's outlook suggests a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before and after mid-afternoon, with temperatures peaking at a warm 93 degrees.
Tonight's forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly winding down before 8 p.m., and the mercury dipping to a comfortable 73 degrees, light southeast winds are accompanying evening plans while the skies are partly cloudy and the city takes on its nocturnal rhythm. Patchy rain will persist into the week, with tomorrow promising a higher likelihood of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms before afternoon, followed by a partial reprieve then the possibility of more unsettled weather after 2 p.m., and with gusty east winds the temperature is set to rise to a high near 87, the atmosphere is rolling in waves, the pressure dancing on the edge of now.
Residents can expect the unsettled pattern to continue into Tuesday, presenting a 30 percent chance of precipitation scattered throughout the day amidst partly sunny conditions and a high of 89 degrees. The winds might make themselves felt with the northeast breeze strengthening to around 15 mph. Transitioning between clear and cloudy, the night maintains a consistent forecast, with a 30 percent chance of rainfall before the clock strikes 8 p.m. and temperatures hovering around 73 degrees.
The midweek forecast offers a touch of respite, Wednesday shows a mostly sunny outlook, with afternoon temperatures climbing to a scorching 92 degrees, but those hoping for uninterrupted sun might find themselves dodging the 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., the humidity tangible. As the week rolls on, Thursday's odds peak at a 40 percent chance of thundershowers, mainly brewing in the afternoon and affecting temperatures to settle near 88 degrees.
Approaching the weekend, the chance of thunderstorms remains a fair bet for Friday with partly sunny skies and warm temperatures reaching 85 degrees. Nightfall brings a similar pattern, as a 30 percent chance of showers marks another partly cloudy evening with lows around 72. Atlanta's Saturday follows suit, presenting a mix of sun and a 30 percent chance of storms, the highs nudging near 89 degrees, tying a capricious bow on a week of weather whimsy.
