Atlanta is poised for a variety of weather conditions as we head into the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Today, residents can expect sunshine with sweltering temperatures reaching a high of 91 degrees, and the wind is keeping it mild coming from the Southwest at around 5 mph.
However, as we segue into the evening, there's a shift with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely, mainly before 1am. While the night sky may clear up a bit, the heat will linger with a low around 73 degrees and unassuming south winds maintaining a steady pace at around 5 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 60%," the National Weather Service predicts, and with thunderstorms on the horizon, some areas could see more than just a light sprinkling.
Tomorrow, Atlanta is bracing for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly manifesting after 11 am. The sun won't be deterred, though, shining through to push temperatures up to a high near 92 degrees. The heat index is gearing up to swelter at a proposed high of 98, and west winds will be mild at about 5 mph.
Tomorrow night, the chance of rain and thunderstorms holds steady at 50 percent, with the weather maintaining its partly cloudy composure, and a low settling around 71 degrees. The winds, taking a cue from the west, will likewise hover at around 5 mph. The forecast for Sunday and beyond, as reported by the National Weather Service's website, speaks of sunny days, with highs floating in the upper 80s to low 90s, interrupted by brief interludes of potential showers and thunderstorms.
