Atlanta residents are facing a week filled with thunderstorms and high humidity. A series of showers and storms is expected to roll in, starting today and continuing through Juneteenth. According to the extended weather forecast from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are likely after 5 p.m. today, with the rest of the day expected to be mostly cloudy and a high near 86°F. A south wind around 5 mph is forecast, along with a 60% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, storms are expected to continue before calming down slightly towards the early morning, "Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am." The low will hover around 72 degrees, while the wind maintains its southern course at approximately 5 mph. The probability of wet weather continues at 60%, with new rainfall possibly measuring up to half an inch.
The weekend doesn't offer much respite, with Saturday and Sunday both showing high chances of thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon hours. The same general conditions are anticipated, with gusty winds occasionally hitting 15 mph, and highs remaining steadily in the mid-80s. It’s a trend that echoes into the working week, with no significant break in patterns until possibly after Monday night. The chance of thunderstorms is 80% for both Saturday and Sunday, with an expectation of heavy rainfall.
Looking ahead, Juneteenth will likely see similar weather patterns, "Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90." The likelihood of rain doesn't wane, sitting at a persistent 60%. It might be a good idea to keep umbrellas and rain gear handy for the foreseeable forecast. High temperatures combined with the heavy moisture are set to create a sultry setting for the city's planned Juneteenth events.
