Atlanta residents can expect to weather a significant amount of precipitation today, with forecasts predicting an absolute certainty of showers and thunderstorms after 11 AM. As reported by the National Weather Service, "Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall," noting that new rainfall amounts could be between 1 and 2 inches. High temperatures will hover near 67 degrees, and winds from the south around 10 mph may have gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Tonight, the chance of showers and potential thunderstorms continues with a 90% probability, while temperatures are set to drop to a low around 42 degrees. Winds are also expected to shift, coming from the west after midnight with similar gusts up to 20 mph. Also, new rainfall amounts could measure between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
The weather outlook for tomorrow includes a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 AM, but the skies should clear by the afternoon with temperatures falling to around 44 by 1 PM. A robust northwest wind will blow at 10 to 15 mph and could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow night's forecast brings clearer skies and a chill with a low around 31 degrees. Northwest winds will remain, blowing 5 to 10 mph and might reach gusts of up to 20 mph. Moving into the latter part of the week, Thursday promises sunshine and a high near 48, though northwest winds persist with potential gusts of 15 mph.
Looking ahead, the weather in Atlanta will gradually shift to partly sunny days with temperatures climbing back up, reaching a high near 51 by Friday. The weekend might bring intermittent showers, with a 20 percent chance on Saturday afternoon and a 50 percent chance by night, followed by another slight chance of rain on Sunday. Nevertheless, the early forecast for next Monday is mostly sunny, with temperatures settling near a more comfortable 60 degrees.
