The forecast for Atlanta, Georgia, paints a picture of changing weather patterns as residents may expect to quickly transition from umbrellas to heavy coats over the coming week. According to the extended weather forecast obtained by the National Weather Service, "A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm" turns the day cloudy with a high hovering near 50 degrees. Gusts may peak at 15 mph as light east winds decide to switch directions, becoming southeast in the morning.
The evening promises to dampen spirits with showers, as the temperature is to noticeably rise to around 54 by the early hours. These showers are expected after 3 am with the southeast wind's unwavering determination to blow even stronger, gusting as high as 30 mph. It is certain that precipitation tonight is at 100%, with new precipitation amounts making up to between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Transitioning into Monday, the likelihood of showers drops to a 30 percent chance, predominantly before the morning hour of 9 am. "Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 35 by 3pm," as the windy conditions persist, blowing westward at speeds that may reach up to 35 mph in gusts. Come nightfall, the cloud cover remains, albeit lessening slightly, with low temperatures dipping to a chilly 25 degrees carried on northwest winds of similar gusto, as per the NWS forecast.
However, as the week progresses, the skies become clearer. According to the NWS, Tuesday's forecast promises "Sunny, with a high near 41," accompanied by a lighter northwest wind that could still gust to up to 20 mph. Clear conditions continue into Tuesday night with lows again around 25. Wednesday's outlook remains sunny, with Thursday following suit as daytime highs stabilize near 41. It's not until the latter part of the week that residents might have to once again retrieve their rain gear, as there's a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain and snow from Friday through Friday night. The next Saturday could also see some rain, although chances dwindle to 20 percent.
