As Labor Day approaches, Atlanta residents can expect a mixture of sunshine and possible showers, according to an extended weather forecast provided by the National Weather Service. The day may start sunny with temperatures peaking near 89 degrees, but come afternoon, the skies could offer a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. A mild north wind at around 5 mph will accompany the transition.
For those planning evening activities, weather conditions are predicted to be partly cloudy with a likelihood of thunderstorms diminishing before 8 p.m., leaving behind a mild evening with lows expected to hover around 69 and an east wind blowing at a 5 to 10 mph pace. Looking ahead into the workweek, tomorrow will bring partly sunny skies, and a high around 83, but one should hold onto their hats, as gusts may reach as high as 25 mph.
The possibility of precipitation will persist throughout the week, with Wednesday predicting isolated showers after 2 p.m., leading into a night of scattered showers with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Thursday's forecast signals a greater probability of scattered showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a 50 percent chance of precipitation during the day, which ascends to 60 percent by nightfall, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Friday could potentially be tumultuous with heavy rainfall expected; the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms reaching a peak at 60% throughout the day and into the night. The week is expected to wrap up with isolated showers and thunderstorms easing off by Saturday, projecting mostly sunny skies and a high of 82 degrees. Atlanta should enjoy a clear, sunny Sunday with a high of 81, inviting city dwellers and visitors alike to bask in the warmth—a brief respite before another workweek begins.
