Residents of Atlanta, GA can look forward to a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the latest NWS report, today will delight locals with sunny conditions and a high near 81 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at a gentle 5 to 10 mph, and occasional gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Don't get too comfortable with the calm winds tonight, though, because they're set to die down in the evening after a mostly clear day, bringing the low to around 61 degrees.
Those planning weekend activities should keep an eye on the sky. Saturday presents a 30 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 a.m., despite partly sunny skies and a high near 80 degrees. The odds hold steady into Saturday night with a continued 30 percent chance of rain and storms after dark, and a low around 64 degrees. Sunday brings a greater likelihood of wet weather, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at various points throughout the day, climbing to a balmy high around 84 degrees.
Looking ahead, Atlanta residents should keep their umbrellas handy for Memorial Day. Celebrations might be dampened by likely showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the afternoon, the chance of precipitation surging to 70 percent. The pattern of rain persists into Monday night, with showers and a possible thunderstorm forecasted, and a low around 67 degrees.
The soggy conditions are expected to linger through Tuesday and into the night, an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms puts a definitively wet stamp on the day, with an estimated high near 80 degrees, and an overnight low settling around 67. Preparedness will be key for midweek plans, as Wednesday offers a 50 percent chance of rain and storms with a partial respite in the clouds, the high reaching near 82 degrees. The rest of the week continues the trend with lower chances for precipitation but still, an ever-present threat of rain.
