Atlanta residents can expect to see a mix of sunshine and scattered showers in the upcoming week. Today brings a 30 percent chance of rain, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms after 2pm. Despite the potential for wet weather, the majority of the day should remain mostly sunny with highs reaching near 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
As the evening draws in, the chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue till about 8pm, afterwards clearing up to mostly clear skies with temperatures dropping to a comfortable low around 60 degrees. For early birds on Sunday, there might be patchy fog before 7am, but conditions are expected to quickly clear up to provide a mostly sunny day, with the high temperature hovering around 83 degrees. The coming week appears to follow this pattern of occasional precipitation and ample sunshine, allowing residents to largely enjoy warm spring days interspersed with brief, rejuvenating spells of rain to cool down the city's hustle.
Looking ahead into the week, Monday's chances for rain drop slightly to 20 percent with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees. Nighttime temperatures on Monday will stand around 63 degrees under partly cloudy skies. On Tuesday, Atlantans will experience partly sunny conditions with a high once again nearing the mid-80s, while Tuesday evening brings partly cloudy skies and a low near 65 degrees.
The midweek forecast entails a 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm on Wednesday, competing with mostly sunny skies and temperatures expected to approach a balmy 88 degrees. The following evening's chances for rain are minimal at 10 percent, while temperatures are predicted to remain in the mid-60s. The likelihood for showers increases to 40 percent on Thursday with partly sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees. Toward the end of the week, Friday offers a continued 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, although most of the day is anticipated to be mostly sunny and warm with a high near 83 degrees.
Overall, the extended forecast reflects a balance of sunny days and scattered showers typical of the Atlanta springtime, as reported by the National Weather Service. Residents should be prepared to alternately enjoy the sun and seek shelter from the occasional burst of rain, but the weather looks to offer plenty of opportunities to safely to partake in outdoor activities or restful evenings under the stars.
