The city of Atlanta can look forward to a mixture of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms through the upcoming week. With a sunny start to the week, temperatures in Atlanta are set to rise to a comfortable 72 degrees today, accompanied by a manageable west wind traveling at 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. As night falls, locals can expect clear skies with temperatures dipping to a moderate 46 degrees.
The favorable weather continues into Wednesday with the high forecasted at 75 degrees, and similar wind conditions. A reminder to our readers, though, gusts may reach up to 15 mph – so secure those patio umbrellas. By Wednesday night, a mostly clear sky will greet stargazers, and temperatures will hover around 51 degrees, providing a mild setting to close the day.
However, residents should keep their raincoats handy as the forecast takes a turn on Thursday, with a 70% chance of showers likely after 2 p.m. The overcast days will persist into the weekend, with possible thunderstorms interrupting the mostly cloudy periods. Thursday's showers are anticipated to hit their stride before 11 p.m. Notably, the potential for precipitation extends through the end of the week as the likelihood of rain increases to 40 percent on Friday night, with thunderstorms expected after 2 am.
Atlanta's weekend warriors might have to make indoor plans as the chance of a shower and stormy weather continues into Saturday. The weather service predicts a high near 74 degrees, but that comes with a 70% chance of rain during the day, increasing to a near-certain 90% by Saturday night. Sunday offers a brief reprieve with a sunnier outlook, and a mere 30% chance of rain along with a pleasant high of 71 degrees. As the week rounds out, Monday's forecast indicates a return of a sunny disposition with highs scaling back to 65 degrees.
