Residents of Atlanta can expect a variety of weather conditions in the coming days. The city is set to experience mostly cloudy skies today with a high of nearly 69 degrees, as calm conditions emerge that are forecasted to turn into a light westerly breeze, according to the National Weather Service. It's a gentle prelude to what's ahead, with more than just the winds set to shift.
Looking onward to tomorrow, Atlantans would do well to keep umbrellas close by as there's a projected 50 percent chance of rain showers starting mainly after 2 p.m. While the day starts with partly sunny conditions, the skies are quickly anticipate to cloud over, and with the light winds becoming southwestern in the morning—capable of reaching gusts as high as 15 mph—the city’s streets may just as easily turn wet.
The likelihood of showers decreases to 30 percent tomorrow night before tapering off before the early hours of Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low around 43 degrees, settling below the daytime high of 71. The northwest wind will remain consistent around 5 mph, giving those out late a brisk reminder of the changing seasons.
Thursday, however, ushers in a bright change, with the weather forecast proffering a sun-drenched high near 61 degrees. North winds will persist gently at 5 mph, setting a stage for an evening that's to partially cloud over, cooling down to a low around 39. Through to Monday, Atlanta can look forward to a series of sunny days with daytime highs steadily declining to the upper 40s—inviting clear, crisp nights with temperatures that are forecast to boldly dip below freezing.
For a detailed outlook on Atlanta's weather, including up-to-date alerts and forecasts, locals can visit the National Weather Service's official website.
