As scorching temperatures grip Atlanta, GA, residents are bracing for a sweltering week ahead. Today's forecast calls for a high of 95 degrees, with the heat expected to persist and potentially climb close to triple digits in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, Today: "Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph."
Evening reprieve will be minimal as the nighttime low hovers around a sticky 76 degrees, with calm winds providing little relief for those seeking cooler temperatures after sunset. The following days bring more of the same. Tuesday will be "Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102," indicating that heat advisories may be on the horizon for Atlantans, as detailed by the NWS.
However, there's a potential break in the sweltering pattern by midweek. Wednesday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, providing a slight dip in temperature.
These thunderstorms set the tone for the rest of the week, as the chances of precipitation gradually increase each day. Thursday: "A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93," suggests that while mornings may start clear, afternoons could turn unpredictable. The weather continues on this pattern through the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday both looking at a 60 percent chance of rainfall, offering some solace to the scorched city, as reported by the NWS.
The National Weather Service predicts Friday: "A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92." So while thermostats will remain high, the weather will be anything but predictable.
