Residents of Atlanta can expect a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, according to the latest forecast. The city will see a slight chance of showers today with mostly cloudy skies, and high temperatures peaking near 61 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Those venturing outside might want to hold onto their hats, as wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.
Tonight, the shower risk drops to a mere 10 percent before clearing up by 7 p.m. However, temperatures are expected to dip to around 34 degrees, so those planning evening activities should dress warmly. Coming into Thursday, sunny skies will dominate and bring a high near 54, though northwest winds will continue to blow at 15 to 20 mph, with possible gusts up around 30 mph.
As Friday rolls in, conditions will become partly sunny with highs aiming for the mid-60s. The light breeze from earlier in the week will settle down, making for a more gentle southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph. But don't let the mild weather fool you, as there's a 20 percent chance of showers come Friday night after 1 a.m. This pattern seems to hint at an unpredictable mix of sun and rain heading into the weekend.
For those planning weekend outings, Saturday offers a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 pm with partly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees. However, showers are likely by Saturday night, mainly after 1 am, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and lows about 46. Looking ahead to Sunday, the chance for showers drops before 1 p.m., followed by partly sunny conditions and a high near 58.
The extended forecast from the National Weather Service suggests a sunny start to next week, with Monday seeing highs near 67 and progressing to a warmer Tuesday with highs coming close to 73 degrees. Nighttime temperatures for the beginning of the week appear mostly clear, dropping to lows in the low to mid-40s.
