Atlantans might get a brief reprieve from the showers this morning, but don't put your umbrellas away just yet. According to the extended weather forecast for Atlanta, GA, there's a 20 percent chance of precipitation clearing up before 10 am today. The day will remain mostly cloudy with the mercury hitting a comfortable 77 degrees. A mild northeast breeze will accompany at around 5 mph, so it's not all doom and gloom.
The evening will continue on a quiet note, skies staying mostly cloudy as the temperature dips to a low of 64. The east wind holds its peace, slowing down to a whisper in the evening. If you're looking to enjoy the night out, it's definitely light-jacket weather. Moving into the weekend, Friday brightens up a bit with partly sunny skies and a high of 79 degrees. Calm winds will take charge once again, shifting from the northeast at around 5 mph come afternoon.
The forecast, sourced from the National Weather Service, suggests that Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a cooler high of 72, and those east winds picking up to 10 mph, gusting potentially to 20 mph. Saturday night, the chance of a shower creeps back into the picture after 1am, but only at a mild 20 percent likelihood. Sunday conversely, sees that gamble increase to 40 percent, with cloudy skies persisting and a high nearing 66 degrees.
The coming week brings a mixed bag of conditions for Atlanta, starting with Sunday night which brings a 50 percent chance of showers and a low of around 60. Veterans Day itself will honor service with a mere 20 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies, hitting a high around 73. Looking ahead to next Tuesday, it's all sun no fun, with a clear sky and the mercury rising back to a pleasant 73 degrees for the high.
As for those hoping for a consistent pattern, Wednesday teases with a 20 percent chance of showers despite a mostly sunny outlook and a high near 72. The complete forecast detail can be checked at the National Weather Service website.
