As Atlantans break out their sun hats and SPF, the city's weather is gearing up to throw a mix of sunshine and storms their way. According to the extended weather forecast from the National Weather Service, today's mostly sunny skies with a high near 85 might have locals enjoying outdoor activities. Light southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph, should provide a gentle breeze amidst the warmth.
But even as temperatures stay warm tonight, there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 p.m., leading into a more turbulent Tuesday. The forecast for Tuesday anticipates a day riddled with potential rain. Showers and thunderstorms are more than an idea, they're a 60 percent probability after 2 p.m. The night doesn't fare much better, with an early evening storm likely before the chances taper off into intermittent rains. The expected low hovers around 65 degrees, accompanied by a calm southwest wind.
The midweek outlook holds onto the showery theme. Wednesday could see voters venturing to the polls in raincoats, as the day has a high near 84 degrees but carries a 60 percent chance of precipitation, especially post-lunch hours. "A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm," warns the National Weather Service.
By the time Thursday rolls around, the rainfall risk dials back a bit. There's only a slight chance of rain in the morning, rising to 50 percent come afternoon. The pattern appears set to repeat on Friday, offering reprieve in the mornings but always hinting at a damp afternoon. Both days see highs teasing the mid-80s, reflecting an uneasy truce between the spring sun and the pre-summer storms.
The weekend forecast suggests Saturday will mirror Friday, with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms amid an otherwise partly sunny day, peaking at 85 degrees. As the weekend wraps up, Sunday dawns brighter with a drop in the chance for rain to 20 percent and a cooler high of 82 degrees. Meanwhile, for those late-night revelers and stargazers, evenings throughout the week promise a blend of clouds and potential showers, with temperature lows hanging in the low to mid-60s.
