Atlanta residents can look forward to a stretch of sunny skies and warm temperatures, according to the latest weather update. The city is expected to enjoy a high near 78 degrees today with a calm wind shifting to southeast in the morning. As we move into tonight, the forecast from National Weather Service predicts mostly clear skies with a temperature drop to around 54 degrees, accompanied by a gentle southeast breeze.
The warmth will continue to rise over the weekend, with tomorrow seeing sunny weather and a high nearing 85 degrees. South winds will pick up slightly, with possible gusts reaching 20 mph. Tomorrow night's weather remains mostly clear, with a low settling around 60 and continuing southerly winds, which may include gusts as high as 15 mph. The trend upward in temperatures sustains itself into Saturday, with forecasts expecting a mostly sunny sky and a high reaching approximately 87 degrees.
However, as the weekend progresses, cloud cover increases. Saturday night is predicted to be mostly cloudy with the mercury dropping to around 64. Come Sunday, residents should expect partly sunny conditions and a high again near 85, giving Atlantans a reason to revel in outdoor activities while the pleasant weather lasts. Shifting into Sunday night, the forecast introduces a slight uncertainty with a 20 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m., and a low hovering around 64 degrees.
Entering the new week, chances of precipitation rise. Monday brings a slight chance of morning showers followed by a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., and a high close to 83 degrees. The possibility of rain lingers into Monday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers and storms, as the low settles around 61. As for Tuesday, Atlantans should prepare for similar weather—partly sunny skies, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 81 degrees. The variability in weather continues into midweek, with a 30 percent shot at showers and a high near 82 on Wednesday, per the forecast from the National Weather Service.
