As rain showers and thunderstorms drench Atlanta this morning, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a possibility of heavy rainfall, residents can expect a noticeable shift in temperature, dropping to around 44 degrees by the late afternoon. Winds will be picking up throughout the day, gusting up to 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service. New precipitation amounts vary but could be up to a quarter of an inch.
The evening brings some relief with the stormy weather subsiding, making way for a mostly cloudy night and a dip in temperature to about 28 degrees, the northwest wind persists however not as fierce as during the day with gusts topping at 25 mph. Residents honoring Washington's Birthday will be greeted by sunny skies, a calmer wind, and daytime highs approaching 49 degrees, while tomorrow night takes a cooler turn settling near 31 degrees.
Turning toward the week, Atlantans should anticipate a mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday with a gentle breeze ushering in warmer temperatures circling a high of 56 degrees by afternoon. The dry spell is short-lived, as showers are likely to return post-midnight with a 60% chance of precipitation and nighttime lows huddled around 39 degrees.
Wednesday's outlook is decidedly wet, with showers expected mainly before the afternoon and an 80% chance of rain dominating the forecast, while temperatures peak near a cooler 46 degrees; by evening, there's a slight chance of both rain and snow showers before the night clears up, but it will be brisk with lows around 26 degrees, Thursday and Friday, however, promise clearer skies with sunny conditions prevailing and highs stretching to the mid-40s to upper 40s, respectively, giving respite from the cold snap albeit briefly as the following night clouds gather once again, perhaps portending the 20 percent probability of Saturday showers detailed by sunny spells that carry into the weekend where the mercury might nudge to 50 degrees.
