As the summer heats up in Atlanta, residents can anticipate a mixed bag of sunny skies and stormy weather in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today brings a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm, following a morning of patchy fog and an expected high near 90 degrees. The calm air in the morning will give way to a light westward wind in the afternoon, around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains consistent into the evening, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 71 degrees.
The outlook for Saturday shows a similar pattern, as a calm morning could erupt into afternoon thunderstorms. Beginning with only a slight chance of showers before 11 am, the likelihood of rainfall increases to 60% by the afternoon, bringing showers and the potential for thunderstorms after 2 pm. The temperament of the morning weather, mostly sunny with a high of almost 89, belies the tempest that could follow, as west winds pick up to 10 mph with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Continuing the trend, Sunday's forecast, as provided by the National Weather Service, anticipates more showers and a possible thunderstorm, with a high near 82 degrees. The probability of rain stays elevated at 80%, indicating a wet end to the weekend. Persistent showers and thunderstorm chances extend into Sunday night, although dropping slightly to a 30% likelihood before 2 am.
As we head into the new week, Monday's weather suggests a brief respite from the storms in the early hours, with a 50% chance of showers not rolling in until after 2 pm. The partly sunny skies, however, will not likely harbor a significant break from the wet conditions. Monday evening expects increased showers and possible thunderstorms after 8 pm, keeping the chance of precipitation at a high 70%, as nighttime temperatures hover around a comfortable 69 degrees. The prospect of rainfall lingers into Tuesday, promising more showers and storms with a high near 83 degrees, as detailed by NWS.
Midweek forecasts show no end to the fluctuating weather patterns. Residents can expect a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, with mostly cloudy conditions and temperatures peaking at 84 degrees. The evening slightly decreases in uncertainty for rainfall, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday continues the trend with a 50% chance of precipitation and clouds, with highs predicted near 86 degrees.
