Atlanta residents can expect a weekend of showers and thunderstorms, according to an extended weather forecast from the National Weather Service. Starting today, Atlantans may experience "a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm," with the possibility of drizzle and more thunderstorms later in the afternoon. "Areas of dense fog before 2pm, then patchy dense fog after 4pm" are also on the meteorological menu, alongside cloudy skies and a high reaching near 56 degrees with an east wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 50%, as outlined by the National Weather Service.
The weather tonight takes a tumultuous turn, with "showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight." Adding to the muggy mood, areas of fog will envelop the city, bringing a soggy end to the day. As the temperature rises to around 61 by the wee hours of the morning, residents should brace for south winds reaching 10 to 15 mph, "with gusts as high as 25 mph." The chance of precipitation hikes up to 80%, accompanied by new rainfall between a half and three quarters of an inch possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Continuing this trend, tomorrow will greet locals with more showers and the potential thunderstorm before 11 a.m., then an intermittent chance of showers and thunderstorms until the early afternoon, and showers again post-1 p.m. The day's high will hover near 66 degrees. As the south wind shifts westwards later in the day, gusts might blow "as high as 25 mph." The likelihood of precipitation remains steep at 80% with new rainfall potentially adding up to a quarter and half an inch, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, the forecast promises a reprieve starting tomorrow night with skies clearing to become "partly cloudy, with a low around 47." The west wind will dial down to a gentler 5 to 10 mph, still gusting potentially "as high as 15 mph." Fairer weather is forecasted for Monday with "mostly sunny" skies and a pleasant high near 63 degrees. Although Monday night may see a slight 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., skies are expected to remain mostly clear with a low around 49, according to the National Weather Service.
As Atlanta residents march towards the new year, the weather seems to cooperate with "partly sunny" conditions on Tuesday and a high near 64. The evening of Tuesday turns cooler and "partly cloudy," with temperatures dropping to around 40. New Year's Day itself will usher in "mostly sunny" skies and a cooler high around 52 degrees. The serene weather continues into the new year, with Wednesday and Thursday nights forecasted to be "mostly clear," with lows around 31 degrees, as outlined by the National Weather Service. The sun is expected to stay dominant through to Friday, with a high near 51. For those seeking some respite from the rain, it looks like the new year is starting off on a bright note.
