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Atlanta Weather Rollercoaster as Sunny Skies Give Way to Stormy Showers in Weekly Forecast

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Published on December 06, 2024
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Atlanta residents can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions according to the latest forecasts. Today's outlook predicts "Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph," ensuring a brisk but clear day. The calm continues into tonight with an expected "Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph," as detailed by the National Weather Service.

Looking to the weekend, the weather seems to take a gentle upward swing in temperature. Saturday is shaping up to be "Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph." Though shifting west, the wind at around 5 mph becoming calm ushers in a modest "Mostly clear, with a low around 34" for Saturday night, according to the NWS website.

As Sunday arrives, Atlanta will experience partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching around 60 degrees. However, this calm weather won't last long, as conditions are expected to change by Sunday night, with showers likely after 1 a.m. Rain chances will continue to increase through the night, and Monday will bring showers, with a high near 62° and an 80% chance of precipitation.

Monday night's weather intensifies as "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm" take over, hovering at a low around 57, with the chance of precipitation leaping to a staggering 90%. This wet trend persists into Tuesday with more "Showers. High near 66," but eases by Wednesday night bringing "Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29." This marks the return of colder weather, with widespread frost expected on Thursday morning. However, the day will clear up, bringing plenty of sunshine and a high near 47 degrees, as reported by NWS.

The entire forecast can be found, detailing the shift from clear skies to the expected thunderstorm, on the National Weather Service website.