Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of sunny skies and stormy weather in the coming days according to forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts "a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm" today with highs nearing 92 degrees. As the calm western winds blow at a subtle 5 mph, the afternoon promises to be mostly sunny, offering a brief respite before the potential downpours.
Tonight, those odds dwindle to a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 pm. The evening will cool slightly to a low around 72, as northwestern winds settle into a gentle calm. Saturday ramps up the unpredictability with a "60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 am," while the sky holds mostly sunny. The pattern of calm winds giving way to western gusts continues, perpetuating the cycle of deceptive calm followed by the rumble of storms, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
The forecast hosted on the National Weather Service website further suggests that Saturday night will mirror the diurnal uncertainty. The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms is pegged at 60 percent before 11 pm, followed by a slight chance of more showers into the early morning hours of Sunday. Temperatures are expected to hover consistently, with Sunday's and Monday's highs reaching close to 91, and the nights resting at 72.
A notable surge in storm probability arrives on Monday after 2 pm, where there's a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. And as Tuesday approaches, the chance of precipitation peaks at 80 percent, with thunderstorms likely throughout the day and into the night. The consistency seems to hold with Wednesday's forecast calling for a "60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," ensuring that umbrellas should stand at the ready for the start of the week, as per the NWS forecast.
The weather waltz continues as the week progresses, with Thursday offering a slight decrease in storm risk to 30 percent. Atlantans may find some solace in the day's partly sunny skies and a high of 89 degrees, despite the lingering threat of rain. Overall, the city appears to be in for a standard, albeit erratic, summer weather pattern as June draws to a close.
