As Atlanta residents look forward to the week of Thanksgiving, the city is anticipating a mix of sunny days and potential showers, according to the National Weather Service. The weather today offers clear skies with temperatures peaking near 58 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds traveling at about 10 mph, and gusts that might reach up to 20 mph. Evening temperatures are expected to dip to a cool 38 degrees, with calming winds as the night progresses. For more details on today's forecast, you can visit the NWS website.
The forecast for tomorrow continues to promise serene weather, with the mercury aiming to hit 64 degrees under sunny skies. The wind seems to be taking a rest, maintaining a mild pace, but is set to pick up slightly to around 5 mph in the afternoon from the west. Moving into tomorrow night, the city will mostly see clear skies with a low around 44 degrees and calm conditions punctuating the atmosphere.
Monday's outlook shows mostly sunny skies, with temperatures ascending to an agreeable 70 degrees. It is during this period that the winds are predicted to take a more decisive turn, initially light, but once again gathering momentum in the morning, increasing to 5 to 10 mph with the possibility of gusts as high as 20 mph. As the night falls, there's a 30 percent chance Atlantans will need their umbrellas, with rainfall anticipated after 1 am and lows hovering around 55 degrees.
The early half of the week appears to be relatively generous in terms of sunshine. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high of approximately 63 degrees, followed by a dive in temperature at night to about 39 degrees under mostly clear skies. The same pattern of sunshine is forecasted for Wednesday, also with a high around 63. However, come Wednesday night, the city might have to mostly brace for potential showers, with odds of precipitation at 30 percent after 1 am and the thermometer marking a low of 48 degrees.
Thanksgiving Day's weather is showing signs of potential disruption for holiday plans, with a 50 percent chance of showers amidst mostly cloudy conditions and highs near 61 degrees. Similar weather persists into the night, maintaining the likelihood of showers with lows at around 42 degrees. Those venturing out for Black Friday deals should prepare for a brisk day; though chances of rain diminish to 20 percent, it'll be partly sunny with the high teetering at 51 degrees.
