As Atlanta braces for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, residents should prepare for everything from sunny skies to potential thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast holds a "mostly cloudy" sky with highs nearing 69 degrees and a southeast wind blowing 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The wind remains a constant companion as the week unfolds, with gusts reaching notable strengths throughout.
Tonight, the weather intends to take a turn with "showers likely before 1am," followed by possible thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, and a subsequent chance of showers after 4am. The southeast wind will vehemently push at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 35 mph. Residents can expect "new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," as stated on the National Weather Service's website.
Wednesday should provide respite from the rain with "mostly sunny" conditions and a high around 65 degrees. The southwest wind will make its presence felt at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. As the night falls on Wednesday, the temperatures are expected to dip with the forecast predicting "mostly cloudy" conditions and a low around 35 degrees.
Clear skies will seemingly return in full force by Thursday with "sunny" weather and a high near 54 degrees. Look to enjoy a northwest wind at around 15 mph, which could kick up to gust as high as 30 mph. As the week continues, Friday stays "partly sunny" with temperatures picking back up to around 65 degrees. This moderate weather gives way to a 30 percent chance of showers post 1am on Friday night, as the city heads into a weekend that could see fluctuating conditions - from "partly sunny" skies and highs near 70 on Saturday to cooler, "mostly sunny" weather in the aftermath of a possible Saturday night thunderstorm.
By Sunday, Atlantans can expect a return to "mostly sunny" conditions with a high near 58 degrees, and the week starts anew on Monday with "sunny" skies and a high near 64, promising a potential stretch of clear, albeit brisk, Spring days ahead. These steady transitions in the weather are symptomatic of a season that refuses to settle, ensuring that Atlanta's citizens must always be ready to quickly adapt to whatever the skies may hold.
