Atlanta residents should keep their umbrellas close at hand with a mix of sunshine and potential thunderstorms on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service's latest extended forecast, despite some foggy conditions clearing up by late morning today, Atlanta is set to experience a string of partly sunny days punctuated by occasional showers and thunderstorms. There's a slim chance of showers this morning, then a shift towards partly sunny skies with a high around 82 degrees.
Tonight's outlook suggests partly cloudy weather with a gentle west wind, settling in at a low of 66 degrees. For those planning their Thursday, be prepared for a 50 percent chance of rain, as showers may develop in the morning followed by possible thunderstorms later in the day. Winds are expected to remain mild, yet new rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half an inch.
Transitioning into Thursday night, the conditions intensify with a higher chance of precipitation. "Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am," forecasts the National Weather Service. A mostly cloudy night with a steady southwest wind will accompany temperatures dipping to around 65 degrees.
As Friday approaches, the likelihood of rain doesn't wane, with a 70 percent chance of showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day, according to the forecast. Though partly sunny, the high should reach near 78 degrees with more robust southwest winds of 5 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. However, moving into Friday night, the chance of thunderstorms drops considerably before 8 pm, making way for clearer skies with a low around 58 degrees.
The weekend is aiming for a return to more favorable weather, as Saturday is expected to beam with sunshine and a high near 79. Continuing into the night, Atlanta will likely see mostly clear skies and a low of 61 degrees. Sunday keeps a slight risk of afternoon showers, but the day should remain mostly sunny with highs peaking at around 81 degrees. The beginning of the next work week holds promise for warm, unclouded days with highs reaching into the mid-80s.
