Residents of Atlanta, GA, can expect a mix of sunny spells and potential thunderstorms over the next week. Today, there's a modest 10 percent chance of showers and storms after 5 pm with highs expected to be near 84 degrees. Winds will be light, switching from calm to a southwest direction at about 5 mph in the afternoon, according to the latest weather forecast.
Tonight, the probability of precipitation ramps up to 60%, with anticipated showers and thunderstorms mainly occurring before 2am, then trickling down to a slight chance of showers later on. The sky will be mostly cloudy as temperatures dip to a low of around 61 degrees, with mild southwest winds settling to a calm as evening advances.
As Friday beckons, locals should prepare for a partly sunny day with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon, and a high cresting at around 80 degrees. The gentle northwest breeze will keep the air moving at about 5 mph. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms" persists into Friday night, under more clouds and an expected low of 59 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The weekend forecast suggests an uptick in storm activity, with Saturday showing a 60 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 pm, followed by more of the same into the night. The highs and lows for the day will hover around 68 and 56 degrees, respectively. Rain remains in the forecast for Sunday, with a 50% chance during the day, rising to 70% by night.
Atlanta will kick off the next work week under grey, rainy clouds. Monday's forecast predicts an 80 percent chance of showers and potential thunderstorms, with highs near 72 and lows around 61. This pattern is set to hold steady through Tuesday, marred with highs approximately at 75 and again a 70 percent chance of precipitation for most of the day and night. However, some relief arrives midweek, with Wednesday bringing mostly sunny skies, just a 20% chance of showers, and highs near 84 degrees, as detailed by NWS.
With the weather remaining unpredictable, Atlantans are urged to stay informed with the latest updates.
