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Unsettled Weekend Ahead for Atlanta with Showers Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds in the Forecast

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Published on December 27, 2024
Unsettled Weekend Ahead for Atlanta with Showers Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds in the ForecastSource: Wikipedia/Mathias Krumbholz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlanta residents can expect a weekend of unsettled weather, with showers and potential thunderstorms. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of showers today, mainly after 4 p.m., with cloudy skies and highs near 49 degrees. Evening rain chances increase to 90%, with gusty east winds up to 25 mph, possible thunderstorms, and patchy fog.

Saturday's forecast shows a 70% chance of rain, occasional thunderstorms, and morning fog. Temperatures will rise to about 58 degrees. Saturday night will bring a 100% chance of rain, with thunderstorms and a stormy atmosphere. Sunday will start with showers and a possible thunderstorm but will become partly sunny with highs near 69 degrees. Rain chances remain at 70%. The evening will be cooler, partly cloudy, and around 46 degrees.

Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 64 and a slight 20% chance of rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday will have a chance of showers, with partly sunny skies during the day and partly cloudy skies at night. New Year’s Day and Thursday are expected to be mostly sunny, with a low near 33 on Wednesday night.