Atlanta residents should prepare for rainy weather and possible thunderstorms, especially as the weekend approaches. According to the National Weather Service, today will bring a mix of cloudy skies and sunshine with a slight chance of showers, potentially developing into thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Highs are expected to reach into the 80s.
The weather will remain consistent over the next few days, with partly cloudy nights and mostly sunny days, with temperatures in the high 80s. Winds will gust up to 25 mph.
By Saturday, the weather will remain mostly sunny with highs still in the upper 80s. However, Sunday will bring significant rain, with an 80% chance of showers and possible heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are also expected Sunday night, continuing into Monday morning. Temperatures will drop to the mid-60s by Monday, with lows around 45 degrees. By Tuesday, sunny skies are expected, though the air will remain cool.
