The City of Atlanta is bracing for a series of wet days ahead, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today promises showers and the potential for thunderstorms after 3pm, with a high reaching near 79 degrees and winds blowing from the east at speeds of up to 25 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service. The likelihood of precipitation is pegged at 70%, indicating a strong chance for the rain gear to get some use.
Tonight, the probability for showers and thunderstorms persists mainly before 2am, and then there's a possibility for a bout of showers and another thunderstorm after 3am, the constant dance of the elements, with an almost certain chance of rainfall. The temperature will dip to a low around 67 while the persistent east wind continues to blow at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, with new rainfall amounts expected to be between a quarter and half of an inch.
The wet weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms tomorrow, which might bring similar rainfall amounts as today. The forecast remains consistent, with a high near 76 degrees and strong eastern winds gusting up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow night also promises more showers and possible thunderstorms, primarily before the stroke of 2am followed by a chance of more showers and perhaps some more thunderstorms after 2am, as the pattern seems to replicate like a shadow following its host, indicating that the city will see little respite from the rains. Residents can expect a low around 67 degrees and those gusty east winds to continue unabated. By Sunday, the chances of showers decrease slightly with a 50% probability, offering a glimmer of hope for those longing for a drier day. The forecast notes an approaching reprieve as the high should be around 78 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms remain possible, though the odds taper off as the new week progresses. Monday's forecast suggests partly sunny skies with a 40 percent chance of rain, and by Tuesday, the rain chances dwindle to 20 percent during the day and fall to a slim 10 percent by Tuesday evening. The rest of the week appears to usher in a welcomed change, with Wednesday featuring mostly sunny conditions and a high near 83, and Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high reaching a comfortable 84 degrees.
