Atlanta's weather this week continues its summertime pattern, with chances of showers and thunderstorms peppering the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, today has a 50 percent chance of rain, particularly post lunchtime, as the city partly basks under the sun with highs touching 89 degrees and gentle winds from the southwest.
Evening temperatures are expected to drop to a low of around 72 degrees, with a steady southwestern breeze persisting throughout the night. A slight chance of precipitation remains possible before 11 p.m., after which partly cloudy skies will settle in as the city heads into the overnight hours.
As we step into Tuesday, the likelihood of showers increases like clockwork after 11 am, casting a 60% chance of precipitation over Atlanta. Daytime temperatures will mimic Monday's with another peak near 89, while swift gusts may reach 20 mph, tousling the otherwise calm southwest breezes. Come dusk, those anticipated showers and thunderstorms are predicted to favor the time before 8 pm, leaving the night mostly cloud-covered with the mercury hovering around 72 degrees, as detailed by the NWS.
Midweek forecasts offer only a slight chance of showers for Atlanta through the morning, with the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increasing by the afternoon. Despite the uncertain rain chances, temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 90 degrees on Wednesday, challenging the brief relief provided by partly sunny skies.
Thursday marks Juneteenth, and while the day is expected to begin with mostly sunny skies, showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop after 2 p.m. Temperatures will reach a high near 91 degrees, setting the scene for a warm and bright celebration. The National Weather Service forecast states: "Mostly sunny, with a high near 91," with rain chances sitting at a notable 60%.
For those envisaging clearer ends to their workweek, Friday doesn't stray far from the narrative, adorning the day with a 30 percent chance of precipitation after the 2 pm marker. The night may dip into more familiar territories, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before it clears up around 72 degrees.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the pattern of sunshine and scattered storms continues. Both Saturday and Sunday will see highs near 93 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Nights will be mostly clear, with lows around 74.
