Atlanta residents can expect a mix of potentially rainy weather and cloudy skies over the coming week, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms particularly favoring the midweek period. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 76 and southeasterly winds that could reach up to 20 mph. Tonight's forecast introduces a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 am and maintains mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 64; wind speeds will be milder, around 5 mph but may gust up to 15 mph.
On Wednesday, the likelihood of precipitation jumps significantly, with a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 pm and 4 pm after some potential morning fog, this transitional weather ushers in a high near 75 and continues with an easterly wind around 5 mph; new rainfall could accumulate between a quarter to half an inch. The chance of precipitation stays hovering around 50 percent, presenting a forecast of patchy showers and possible thunderstorms for Wednesday night, while temperatures look to settle around a low of 65 degrees.
Looking towards the latter part of the week, Atlantans might want to keep an umbrella at hand, although the chances of rain slightly diminish. A 30 percent chance of showers is predicted for Thursday before 1 pm amidst mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73, subsequently, Thursday night will observe mostly cloudy conditions that carry a 20 percent chance of more showers after 1 am. The pattern of weather persists into the weekend with the chance of showers remaining fairly constant during daytime and nighttime.
While the span of the forecast carries a continuing theme of mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers, Veterans Day offers a slight break with a lesser, 20 percent chance of showers and a forecast of mostly sunny weather with a high near 73, an inviting respite for those honoring the remembrance of military service.
