Atlanta residents should prepare to keep their umbrellas close by, as the extended forecast calls for a wet and stormy week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience a series of showers and thunderstorms likely to extend over several days. Atlanta's current conditions are fair with a humidity sitting at a sticky 94% and a temperature of 71°F as of the last update today at 6:53 am EDT.
Today, Atlantans can expect showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 pm, with a chance of precipitation at 60%. Residents will face a high near 85 degrees amidst partly sunny skies. The weather is forecasted to go gradually south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Those venturing out should be mindful of the patchy fog lifting before 8 am. The expected rainfall amount is between a quarter and a half of an inch. Tonight will follow suit with more showers and possible heavy rainfall, dipping to a low around 70 degrees. The southeast wind will shift to calm, maintaining a consistent 60% chance of precipitation overnight.
The outlook for Friday doesn't look much drier. The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of precipitation with showers and potential thunderstorms occurring mainly after 5 pm, following a mostly cloudy day with high temperatures inching up near 86 degrees and a mild south wind. For Friday night, conditions are predicted to remain mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of more rain and thunderstorms before 8 pm.
As the weekend arrives, Saturday's forecast calls for an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 2 pm, with highs reaching near 87 degrees. The pattern is projected to persist into Saturday night. The chance of thunderstorms and showers will likely continue throughout Sunday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and similar conditions expected into Monday. Looking ahead, showers and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday, with temperatures forecasted to reach near 88 degrees and a continuation of the 70% precipitation likelihood.
The damp conditions are set to carry over into midweek. Wednesday holds "a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," reports the National Weather Service, but temperatures might see a slight increase to nearly 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Atlanta residents should stay informed of the latest weather updates and prepare for a consistent pattern of rain throughout the week.
