Atlantans can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming week with a series of potential showers and thunderstorms dotting the forecast. The extended outlook shows a trend of mostly cloudy skies with temperatures oscillating in the mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service.
Starting Thursday, there's a slight, 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with the possibility of precipitation dropping in the evening. The forecast for Friday intensifies to a 40 percent chance of late afternoon storms, as the heat nudges closer to a high of 89 degrees. The weekend brings in higher probabilities, with Saturday facing a 70 percent chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m., and a similar outlook for Sunday.
The unpredictable weather pattern continues into early next week, offering a medley of partly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions. Thunderstorm chances peak on Tuesday, with a 70 percent likelihood during the day, extending into Tuesday evening—the pattern then repeats on Wednesday, maintaining the chance of thunderstorms at 60 percent. Nighttime temperatures for the entire week are expected to hover around the upper 60s.
For those planning outdoor activities, it may be advisable to keep an umbrella on hand. Monday's forecast hints at a slight chance of showers before midmorning, which then ramps up to a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms into the evening, "Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68."
