Residents of Atlanta GA, can expect a week filled with clouds and rain. The region will enjoy a sunny day today with a high near 87 degrees, however, calm conditions will shift as the east wind picks up to around 5 mph in the morning, according to the latest weather forecast.
Tonight's forecast predicts a rise in cloud cover, with a low around 64 degrees, and a consistent east wind around 5 mph. Going into tomorrow, the pattern remains mostly cloudy with slight wind escalation, an expected high near 83 degrees, and gusts reaching up to 20 mph, "A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph" according to the National Weather Service.
Prospects for rain start increasing significantly by Thursday, as showers paired with potential thunderstorms are anticipated after 5 p.m. The overcast continues, with the high dropping to a cooler 74 degrees amidst 15 mph east winds, ushering in gusts that may hit 30 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%.
Carrying through to the night, the likelihood of rain escalates to 80%, with showers and possible thunderstorms in the forecast before 11 p.m. — then a break until more showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The unsettled weather persists into Friday, maintaining a high chance of precipitation at 80%, with a projected high near 76 degrees.
The weekend does not seem to provide much respite, as intermittent showers and thunderstorms are predicted. Saturday holds a 50 percent chance of precipitation and peaks at a high near 79, while partially sunny skies might offer some consolation. The forecast, provided by the National Weather Service, also suggests a continuing 30 percent chance of rain going from Saturday night through Monday, with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-upper 60s at night and reaching around 80 during the day.
