Atlanta residents should prepare for a wet and potentially stormy weekend, with a high likelihood of showers extending into early next week. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, showers are expected to drench the city today, lingering before noon and introducing patchy fog in the afternoon. The projected high rests near 56 degrees with southeast winds reaching up to 15 mph.
Tonight, the showers are forecasted to intensify, potentially escalating into a thunderstorm after 4 am. The temperature is to dramatically climb, hitting around 60 degrees by early morning hours. Gusty conditions will prevail, with south winds blowing at 10 to 20 mph, and gusts reaching up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is pegged at an assertive 90%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between half and three-quarters of an inch.
Into the forthcoming Sunday, the tempestuous weather is slated to persist, with showers and possibly another thunderstorm before 9 am, then a likelihood of showers lasting until the early afternoon. A significant temperature drop is expected, headed toward 48 degrees by the late afternoon. A blustery west wind will push through at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially topping at a robust 30 mph.
The early part of the week will bring a brief respite, with Washington's Birthday celebrating sunny skies and a high near 49. However, a 50 percent chance of showers is poised to swiftly return Tuesday night. The remainder of the week will oscillate between sunny intervals and cloudy skies, with more showers possibly moving in on Wednesday, offering an 80% chance of rain during the day and a lingering 40 percent chance into the night. Temperature dips are expected, with clear conditions by Thursday night dropping to lows around 20 degrees.
