Atlanta residents should expect a series of potentially disruptive weather events in the upcoming days, with a mix of thunderstorms and showers forecasted to affect the region. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely today, particularly between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. There's also a chance for storms after 5 p.m., with the potential for new rainfall reaching up to half an inch.
Going into the evening, the likelihood of precipitation remains stubborn at 60 percent with similar rainfall amounts anticipated. Moving into Friday, showers may persist before 11 a.m., with thunderstorms re-emerging between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and then increasing in likelihood after 2 p.m. Not solely leaving the stage to the storms, a patchy fog is set to envelop Atlanta before 9 a.m. tomorrow, clearing as temperatures rise to a high near 82 degrees with a gentle southern breeze.
The weekend seems to provide some respite from the constant showers, though the chance of thunderstorms lingers. Saturday shows a 40 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., under a mostly sunny sky and high temperatures hovering around 84 degrees. As the day transitions to night, the chance for thunderstorms tapers off before 8 p.m. Sunday's forecast presents a partly sunny demeanor, though with a modest 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon, as detailed by the NWS.
Looking to the start of next week, Atlantans may enjoy a brief interlude of clearer skies. Following a low around 61 degrees on Monday night, Tuesday's skies are expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing to around 84 degrees. However, the weather takes a potential turn for the wetter as the later part of the week approaches, with Wednesday bearing a 20 percent chance of showers. Most of these details are as per the extended weather forecast issued for Atlanta, GA. Residents and visitors to the city should keep an eye on the skies and plan accordingly.
