Atlanta residents should prepare for a wet weekend with showers and thunderstorms expected to continue. The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 to 90 percent chance of rain through Sunday. Today, rain is likely before 2 pm, with overcast skies and a high around 76 degrees. East winds will blow at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.

Tonight, expect more showers and thunderstorms, especially before midnight, with rain continuing into the early morning. The east wind will remain strong at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Atlantans should prepare for an additional quarter to half inch of rain, with a low temperature around 67 degrees. On Friday, there is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. East winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The high will be around 76 degrees, and rainfall could total between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch. The rainy weather will continue into the weekend, with showers and possible thunderstorms expected on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will have similar temperatures and wind conditions as previous days, with highs around 76 degrees and lows in the mid-60s. Rain and storms may ease slightly by night.

As the new week begins, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, with temperatures rising to 79 degrees. Tuesday will be mostly sunny but still have a 20 percent chance of rain. Wednesday will be sunny with a high around 83 degrees and a lingering chance of showers, as per the National Weather Service.